Saturday, February 28, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Fiesole
Giardino dell' Orticoltura
Friday, February 20, 2009
Things to know..
Here are some things I’ve learned so far:
Watch out for cars. They don’t stop for pedestrian and they drive so fast!
Always carry an umbrella. You never know when it might start raining.
To say “Non parli, Italiano” (I don’t speak Italian). Somehow most people here think I’m Italian.
Oranges are actually red here… but they are so delicious!
People in Florence don’t wear bright colors. If you don’t wear black or brown, then you'll surely stand out.
Always carry a map and a taxi number. Florence is a big town to walk around in…we already got lost a few times!
Italians are nicer than they seem. They can bargain with you.
Watch out for gypsies! They are good pick-pocketters.
The air is not that fresh. The crowded buildings are very good at holding in the smoke from cars and from everybody’s cigarettes.
Drinking age is 18.
Everyone walks! Its easier to get around the city walking. Its healthy and, hard to believe, but I haven’t seen many overweight people.
Don’t smile to strangers. People get the wrong impression.
Don’t stare.
Try foods other than Italian. Although pastas are great, I’ve found Chinese, Turskish, and Mexican to be tasty too. Kebabs are the greatest!
Here are some things I’ve learned so far:
Watch out for cars. They don’t stop for pedestrian and they drive so fast!
Always carry an umbrella. You never know when it might start raining.
To say “Non parli, Italiano” (I don’t speak Italian). Somehow most people here think I’m Italian.
Oranges are actually red here… but they are so delicious!
People in Florence don’t wear bright colors. If you don’t wear black or brown, then you'll surely stand out.
Always carry a map and a taxi number. Florence is a big town to walk around in…we already got lost a few times!
Italians are nicer than they seem. They can bargain with you.
Watch out for gypsies! They are good pick-pocketters.
The air is not that fresh. The crowded buildings are very good at holding in the smoke from cars and from everybody’s cigarettes.
Drinking age is 18.
Everyone walks! Its easier to get around the city walking. Its healthy and, hard to believe, but I haven’t seen many overweight people.
Don’t smile to strangers. People get the wrong impression.
Don’t stare.
Try foods other than Italian. Although pastas are great, I’ve found Chinese, Turskish, and Mexican to be tasty too. Kebabs are the greatest!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Out to Salamanca
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Viareggio Carnivale!!!
For the first time ever I experienced a ride in a train. We traveled by train to Viareggio, a beach town west of Florence. We were ecstatic to have some fun and to look at all the amazing and creative costumes.
As soon as we arrived, the enthusiasm was contagious. People were dressed up in artistic costumes and masks, and the animated floats were awesome! People were singing, dancing, playing music, and throwing confetti everywhere...we had a marvelous time!
Even Miss Italy was there!
The first float in the parade...
Obama is really popular here!
Towards the end...
On the train
...all the fun and music wore me down!
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