Six long days and Five restless nights to fall in love.

It actually only took one restless night to fall in love with Firenze. One look at the Duomo from the Piazzale di Michelangelo. But the days feel long here. But in the good way. If they were any shorter I wouldn't be able to soak it all in. But the nights are restless. I still can't sleep through the night. But it will come. It took me 30 hours to get from doorstep to doorstep. A little too long for my taste. But totally worth it. It still hasn't sunk in that I live here now. It hits me at different times and i just giggle.

The first full day which was Thursday, we had a walking tour of our neighborhood and orientation things. Also that night we got Gelato and walked around the Duomo, which gives me chill bumps every time I see it. The size and beauty is unparalleled.

On Friday we had our first day of classes! I cannot wait for Humanities 212. I'm such a nerd. But it's all about the Renaissance and other things in that time period. Italian will/is giving me panic attacks. But it will come back to me. That night we went to Cafe Liberta. Which is where we eat breakfast on the weekends. The creme puffs are unreal! I was in heaven. And after Cafe Lib we hit up HOPS which is a pub not too far from our villa.

Saturday morning we had our last bit of Orientation. And that afternoon we went to Piazzle di Michelangelo! I had yummy gelato at VIP's Bar. Which was recommended to me by a friend. And I would recommend it to you. After that we went to see an ancient Etruscan village and roman ruins at Fiesole. My inner Art Historian and Nerd was geeking out. I was in love. I got to touch Roman Ruins! Things that existed before the time of Christ! I'm still freaking out.

Yesterday, Sunday, We took a day trip to Siena and San Gimignano! Which were beautiful. The pictures don't do it justice. The city of Siena is definitely in my top 10 favorite cities. I felt a connection. I had some really yummy pizza as well. I love the Italian food! OhMy! In Siena we got to see where the major horse races go on and the Duomo in Siena. The Tuscan countryside is just breathtaking. It makes me want to drop out of school and own a vineyard. I think I could be content. Well. That's all for right now. BigHugs!

K.