It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood......

Well, it's another picturesque evening in Florence and I have just a few minutes to write before heading out with my friends for our first adventure with apertivo, a speciality offered by many local restaurants. Apertivo allows for an unlimited dinner buffet with the purchase of a glass of wine......suffice to say that it is a college student's dream.


Earlier today, my roommates and I ventured around the city in an attempt to get our bearings before classes start tomorrow. Our classes are held in two different buildings, Palazzo Rucellai and Palazzo Bargagli. Luckily, the walk between the two brings us by the Arno River, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Uffizi gallery.


On the way home, we walked through the piazza at the end of our street to find a plentiful farmer's/artisan's market. Local merchants were displaying everything from fresh breads, wines, and aged-cheeses to handmade jewelry and oil paintings. As I meandered through the tents while eating my limoncello sorbet gelato, I couldn't help but feel as if I were on the right track to becoming a little bit Italian.


Well, until next time, arrivederci gli amici!

A nearby piazza houses an ornately-adorned carousel