Archive for June 13th, 2009
Florence
We visited Florence today, and it was amazing! We saw the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore from the outside, and it was beautiful. We were able to go to the Galleria and see Michelangelo’s David. After seeing the original David, the replicas look so plain now. I can’t explain how perfect David was. We’re weren’t allowed to take pictures, and there were people around us making sure we weren’t taking pictures, so we couldn’t sneak any. If anyone ever goes to Florence, the one thing I recommend is seeing David. We also did some shopping while we were there. I bought a purse made from real Italian leather; I can’t wait to use it. I would love to have a leather jacket, but I restrained myself. I think that’s what I want for my graduation present (Hint Hint Mom and Dad). I wish we could have stayed another day so we could have gone inside a few churches, but I had a great day nonetheless. Florence is as beautiful as everyone told me it was, and I was not disappointed.
I think that’s it as far as our big adventures. We’re on our own the next two days to do last minute sightseeing or shopping, and we have to pack. Packing… ugh. I don’t want to think about it.
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AP
We visited the Associated Press today, and it was interesting. However, it was not air conditioned, so it felt like it was about 800 degrees. The biggest story they are working on is the trial of Amanda Knox, who is on trial for murdering her roommate. Regardless of whether she is innocent or guilty, in the Italian government, you are guilty until proven innocent. No one really thinks she has a prayer of being found innocent. I hope to be able to continuing following this story when I return home.
Last night, we went on a pub crawl. It was something that I was glad to have done, but I will never do it again. I’m not much of a bar girl (unless it’s Froggy’s or somewhere where I know a lot of people), so I felt a little awkward. I did have fun, and, like I said, I’m glad I did it. It was an unforgettable experience. Let’s leave it at that.
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