Today was our first full day in Florence. I was really excited to explore the city! And Florence did not disappoint.
First on our agenda was to take a trip to the Boboli Gardens. On our way, we passed many markets, including a chocolate market. There were about 10 tents selling different kinds of chocolate. All the vendors had crafted their chocolates to look like different things. One had chocolates that looked like household tools, such as hammers, saws, and drills. Another had animal-shaped chocolates that looked simply too good to eat.
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16 Apr 2020
February 16, 2016
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Florence, Italy
Today was our first full day in Florence. I was really excited to explore the city! And Florence did not disappoint.
First on our agenda was to take a trip to the Boboli Gardens. On our way, we passed many markets, including a chocolate market. There were about 10 tents selling different kinds of chocolate. All the vendors had crafted their chocolates to look like different things. One had chocolates that looked like household tools, such as hammers, saws, and drills. Another had animal-shaped chocolates that looked simply too good to eat.
After dragging myself away from the chocolate, I finally reached the gardens. It was very unique. The entire thing was uphill, so it was much more of a workout than I had anticipated, but the views from the top were incredible. Lining the paths uphill were fountains, statues, archways made out of trees, and well-shaped hedges. It was beautiful. Parts of the garden actually made me felt like I was in nature! It was really cool. And the best part was that every time I looked behind me, I was rewarded with incredible views of the city.
Next, we had a well-deserved lunch. I had a plain pizza, but it was much better than any I'd had in the US or France.
After lunch, we went on another hike, this time to the Piazzale Michelangelo. I climbed about a thousand stairs, but reached one of the most breath-taking views imaginable. I looked out on the entire
city of Florence and it was exactly like the pictures. Words can't really do the view justice, so I'll just post some pictures.
Next, we went back to our hostel, but shopped along the way. We crossed the famous bridge called Ponte Vecchio that is lined with stores. We stopped in as many stores as possible, and every store smelled like Italian leather. There were so many leather shops and markets that it was impossible not to buy something! At first, I could not figure out why there was so much leather, but I finally put it together that Italian leather is a thing.
1.
Packing
2.
Part 1 of the Voyage
3.
Part 2 of the Voyage
4.
Arrival
5.
Day 1
6.
Paris, je t'aime
7.
First Couple of Days
8.
Tour of the City
9.
Awkward Week Off
10.
Jardin des Plantes
11.
First Few Days of Class
12.
First Week, Over!
13.
Day Trip to Rennes
14.
Italia: Day 1
15.
Italia: Day 2
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Italia: Day 3
17.
Italia: Day 4
18.
Italia: Day 5
19.
Italia: Day 6
20.
Italia: Day 7
21.
Déjà Vu!
22.
Let's Go to the Beach Beach!
23.
Nice Trip
24.
Halfway There
25.
Care Package
26.
Happy Easter
27.
Carnaval de Nantes
28.
The Start of an Epic Trip
29.
i AMsterdam
30.
German Countryside
31.
Love at First Pretzel
32.
Dachau
33.
The Sound of Music
34.
Venice Round 2
35.
Cows, Chocolate, and Snow
36.
Swiss Alps
37.
And I Will Always Love You
38.
31 Days
39.
Le Mont
40.
The Final Chapter
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