I was in Florence, there happened to be a Gucci store, the rest is history.
As good as Rome was to see, the rest of our trip to Italy was my favorite. It had a much more laid back feel and there were moments to just sit and relax and shop in famous stores (and by shop, I mean go around looking at prices like an unstylish American).
I would have to say Florence was my favorite. It seemed there was just enough to do in our three days. One of the highlights was this amazing, Italian beef sandy I had…twice. Trust me, it was that good. I even took a video of the guy making one. If this guy making an Italian beef sandwich to the toon of Maroon 5 isn’t the heart of Italy, I don’t know what is.
Of course, the city houses “The David” in Academia. It was so much bigger than I expected, 12-16 feet I would guess. Other sites to see included the Uffizi museum with Botticelli’s “Venus”, Ponte Veccio, which is an old bridge lined with jewelry shops, supposedly so beautiful it was the only bridge spared in WWII. Here I am on the bridge:
Our group of six girls and myself also made the “mandatory” day-trip to Pisa. In Pisa, there is a famous tower, and…yeah, just a famous tower. We had a nice picnic on the grassy areas surrounding the church, which was pleasant. The day was gorgeous and warm; we just laid on the grass and looked up at the cloudless, blue sky. I think this picture represents what goes on at Pisa, Italy well.
Venice…Venice is a city that everyone has to see in a lifetime. Conveniently, you can get the full affect in a day. It is so fun to walk through all the old buildings, losing yourself in meandering alleyways of water. Of course, before you get too lost in the city, one has to hold some pidgeons in St. Mark’s Square.
After only a day in the city on water, we sojourned to Milan, where our flight home would be. Unfortunately, we missed fashion week by days. I was crushed. Some of you think I’m joking. Let me tell you, this city, at least the rich district, is a world away. The only thing we did in Milan was fashion-lust through the fashion district, full of any famous designer you can think, from Versace to Georgio Armani, from Prada to Valentino, from Lamborghini to Ferrari.
O, Milan houses “The Last Supper” too. But, and as we found out, reservations are near impossible to get.
Therein lays my trip to Italy. It was a fun, fulfilling time. I haven’t gone anywhere since, as this was three weeks ago. Next up, Europe with the Etheridge’s! My parents are visiting during Spring Break, so I will be sure to blog about all our “Griswald” adventures :)
Currently Liking:
1) Jack Johnson - Sleep Through the Static
2) Shawn McDonald - Roots, I'm gonna go ahead and say this, even though I haven't heard it all yet. BAH, hurry up iTunes.
Prayer Requests:
1) Good, sane travel times as the Etheridge's hit Europe; that Europe would be ready; that everything goes smoothly.
2) Any sort of time with the guys on my trip and that I wouldn't lose motivation and just go off on my own, like I have found myself tending to do.
Ya Voy,
alé
