I love Florence, Italy. Period. End of story.
Okay so Florence is really amazing. I am now travelling with Morgen and Sara - both from Iowa! (YAY for Midwestern girls!!) We have already had so much fun! We took the train Thursday morning from Rome to Florence and checked into a wonderful hostel. The only downside is the lack of kitchen.... So we have been making it work with sandwiches and veggies from the local market. The first thing we did was go to the Market when we got to Florence. Florence is know for its leather (purses!) and for its pashmina scarves (beautiful). So needless to say, I bought some amazing gifts :) and a few things for myself. I bought a beautiful leather bound journal for when I am finished with my Target journal! (Wow, I miss Target! a lot!)
Florence not only has good shopping but is beautiful! Breath-taking actually. We climed Piazzale Michelangelo in the afternoon on Friday for a gorgeous view of Firenze. It was stunning and we all fell in love with the city. We also saw the Ponte Vecchio, which is the bridge with houses attached to it over the river that runs through Firenze. In addition we walked through the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Church of Santa Croce. All the buildings are beautiful and the streets are so quaint. It is definitely a romantic city. I like the fact that it was not HUGE like Rome, although there are quite a few tourists. Some of the most stunning buildings was the Duomo, the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore and Giottos Bell Tower along with the Baptistery of San Giovanni. They were very different from what I have seen because they were made of multiple colors of marable with designs and statues surrounding them.
Then of course, we saw David. David was magnificent. The most stunning piece of art I have ever seen. Absolutely breath-taking. Standing 15 feet tall, completely sculpted from snow white marble. Michelangelo was a genius. To sculpt something so perfect. He looked so lifelike. Flawless. I have never seen anything that wonderful and grand. Indescribeable. After David, we spent the day in the park, relaxing, reading, listening to msuic and just enjoying Florence. We also went to taste some of the finest gelado in Firenze. Yummmmy. Later, we picked up a few more things at the market for dinner tonight. Tomorrow we go to the Cinque Terre and are thankful that the place we are staying has a kitchen!! Pasta and tortilla and pizza :D
I am having a wonderful time and of course am so thankful for these opportunities. It is so surreal to be here. To have these opportunities. The Lord is so good. I wouldnt change a thing right now. Contentment. I did however change the end of my spring break plans. I was going to stay until the 18th but decided I would like to come home early to Alicante and be able to relax, go to the beach, catch up on things, and hang out with my friends and especially my host family! I am going to miss them so much when I leave in May. A part of me is excited to go back to the States - for my sweatshirt, Chipotle, sushi, corn on the cob and mirad of other things like Target. But Spain (and Europe) has had such an impact on me. I will never be the same. My daily meal times will never be the same also. I dont think I can go back to eating dinner at 6pm... 9pm is better! Haha. I am excited to see my friends and family. And am sooo stoked for Summer Project!!
Anyways i better get going because I only have 50 seconds left on my computer time.
Love you all!!
Un beso
Sarah
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