Ok, so sorry for the delay. Despite a lack of travel, I have been pretty busy. But, not to worry here are some new pictures.
The past two weekends I spent in Florence, and this past weekend I took a walk to Piazzale Di Michelangiolo. It was a good 40 minute walk for me, because it's just on the other side of the Arno river and a steep uphill hike, but it offers a beautiful view of the city. I was lucky enough to get pictures at sunset. Here's a shot from about half way up. These wide shallow stairs are common throughout Italy (possibly throughout Europe, although I wouldn't know because I have yet to travel elsewhere) because they were built so that horses could climb them.
Almost at the top. Hello kitty.
... and the money shot. You can see that the Duomo dwarfs pretty much everything else in Florence. I stopped at a food stand and bought a chocolate crepe so that I could sit and enjoy the view for a while. Totally worth the 3.50 euro.
Also, since I was here these past few weekends, I had a chance to go out with friends and explore. One night was trivia night at an Irish pub near our pensione. Here's Erica and Stratton looking very stumped during one of the questions.
Another night we went to a ristorante called Kitch that had a great aperitivos (apetizers) buffet. It was 7.50 euro for one (very strong) drink and unlimited buffet. We had a nice time chatting and eating. I ordered an apple martini.
Another night we went out to dinner and then out for drinks afterwards. Well, more like going out for a drink; the place we went to was expensive, but it was a nice treat. Besides, I got a chocolate martini, so it doubled as my dessert.
So, as you can see, it's been a fun, low key couple of weeks. Stay posted though; I'm going to Paris this weekend with my room mates and I fully intend to be a typical picture-taking tourist.
The past two weekends I spent in Florence, and this past weekend I took a walk to Piazzale Di Michelangiolo. It was a good 40 minute walk for me, because it's just on the other side of the Arno river and a steep uphill hike, but it offers a beautiful view of the city. I was lucky enough to get pictures at sunset. Here's a shot from about half way up. These wide shallow stairs are common throughout Italy (possibly throughout Europe, although I wouldn't know because I have yet to travel elsewhere) because they were built so that horses could climb them.
Almost at the top. Hello kitty.
... and the money shot. You can see that the Duomo dwarfs pretty much everything else in Florence. I stopped at a food stand and bought a chocolate crepe so that I could sit and enjoy the view for a while. Totally worth the 3.50 euro.
Also, since I was here these past few weekends, I had a chance to go out with friends and explore. One night was trivia night at an Irish pub near our pensione. Here's Erica and Stratton looking very stumped during one of the questions.
Another night we went to a ristorante called Kitch that had a great aperitivos (apetizers) buffet. It was 7.50 euro for one (very strong) drink and unlimited buffet. We had a nice time chatting and eating. I ordered an apple martini.
Another night we went out to dinner and then out for drinks afterwards. Well, more like going out for a drink; the place we went to was expensive, but it was a nice treat. Besides, I got a chocolate martini, so it doubled as my dessert.
So, as you can see, it's been a fun, low key couple of weeks. Stay posted though; I'm going to Paris this weekend with my room mates and I fully intend to be a typical picture-taking tourist.
for mommy.... please smile back at the Mona Lisa!
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