It's been a busy week. Steph and I spent a short weekend in Rome. Saw a few of the sites - the Mouth of Truth, the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain (etc.). It was as amazing as I remembered, but I will definitely have to take a train back down to take in more of the history.
At the beginning of this week, Steph and I arrived in Florence --- my new home away from home for the next several weeks. I moved into my room/apartment, which I am sharing with two to three other people. However, my actual room has a separate entrance to the hallway and a shower which consists of a faucet/showerhead on on a wall - ahhh, Italy (pics to come).
Our first full day began with our now traditional free walking tour (really the best way to get a lay of the land). We were joined by several people from Stephanie's hostel including Bryan (San Francisco, USA). We toured several churches such as the Maria di Novella, Ponte Vecchio and the palaces of the once powerful Medici family.
Our tour guide also took us to the Gelataria di Santa Trinita. It's one of the few shops who make their own gelato and don't have it shipped in. It was the best gelato I had - seriously, it's the kind of treat where you have to quietly sit back, close your eyes and revel in every delicious flavor.
Oh, and in case you are wondering I am definitely going back there - perhaps after a good run along the Arno. :)
Picture by Jaya Bird: A great view of Florence, Italy.
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