Wow! I cannot believe I have already been in Florence for nearly two weeks. It is amazing how quickly time goes.
Florence is definitely my favorite place on earth. I know I have not been everywhere, but I couldn't have designed my ideal place to be any better than this. Everything about Florence is astounding.
My apartment in right by The Duomo, which is the ideal place located basically in the center of the city. Everyday I pass the Duomo several times a day. This is a sight that just continues to take you breath away every time you see it. Today I took the morning to myself and climbed the 400something stairs through narrow stairways all the way to the top of the dome. This view is unbelievable, looking over the whole city and into the hills of Tuscany. All the people looked like ants below. I choose the perfect morning because it was breezy and clear without many people out early.
Throughout my time here I have gone on many excursions and adventures. I am taking a class thru CU with eight other kids. We spend a lot of time together....a lot! But we always have a good time. We have eaten some of the most delectable, freshest food you will every eat. One day three others and I decided to walk and just keep walking. We walked about 2 hours or so outside of the city and found many features you would never find in the city- parks, a carnival, a pyramid tomb, a public swimming pool, a quaint local town, a local Italian flea market, the best gelato I have ever had here, local soccer games, and so much more. We walked for about 5 hours straight that day and truly experienced Italian culture. Other than this excision, we have learned to suck it up and always climb the largest hill or street in sight. This always leads to the best view in the city. We have done this several times and have never regretted the climb.
Keep checking and I will be sure to post more stories, adventures and places I have been. This is just a glimpse. Check out Facebook for photos galore.
Off to Pisa for the day tomorrow!
Ciao!
Jamie
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