(Don't we just look adorable at dinner...this is for all you Biddies Around the World thread-ers! Miss you!)
So, time to do tourist activities around Florence!
Day 1: Friday, Feb. 4
1. Get sandwiches from the Oil Shoppe: I had heard it was delicious. But I never knew how good. This could be dangerous as it is only a couple doors away from my school...at least their sandwiches are really cheap, all under 4 euro!
2. Climb the Duomo: Wow gorgeous view of the entire city. We also climbed on the best weather day that Florence has had yet. It was mid-60s, none of us needed our coats, and we just hung out, enjoying the view and the day for as long as we could (basically until a bathroom break became necessary!).
3. Swing by the chocolate fair that's in town for the week. Everything from chocolate covered fruit to chocolate salami to chocolate covered fudge...I could go on for days. The free samples were great, I plan to go back on Friday for a little end of week treat!
4. Head on up to Piazza Michelangelo for sunset and San Miniato to hear the Gregorian
Chants. I don't know what my favorite view of Florence is, on top of the Duomo or from across the river. Both were amazing.
5. Time to make a delicious homemade dinner. Who knew lasagna was so simple! We munched on baguette with brie and tomatoes with mozzarella while we waited for the lasagna to cook. And of course, the entire time sampling types of wine. We feasted and it was glorious.
Then, we had to show Gabby, Dara and Zoe the nightlife of Florence. We tried one pub, but it was too crowded, so we ended up next door at the Red Garter. And what could you do here but SING KARAOKE!! The performer in me came out. I sang many songs, probably the strangest being 3 by good ol' Brit Spears.
Jam packed first day huh?
Day 2:
1. Show the girls the Centrale Mercato. The best place to buy fruits, veggies, meats and cheeses. Lauren and I introduced them to our adorable market man, I dream of him becoming my Italian grandfather.
2. Academia and Uffizi
Can't have a trip to Florence without visiting David and the best art around. Lauren and I did not join, but have plans to visit next week on Free Museum Day! I will comment more then...
3. H&M: A little home away from home, love this store. Dara called me up when they finished at the museums and I went to meet them for a little shopping and then gelato!
4. THE BEST GNOCCHI IN ALL OF FLORENCE
We went to the most amazing restaurant I have been to yet, Osteria Santo Spirito. I already know that I am taking my mom here when she comes to visit in March. It was amazingggg. I got ravioli with a walnut sauce, but also was forced (although I was willing) to help the other girls try to finish their gnocchi. The only one to join the clean plate club (which is a most in Italy!) was Lauren. Probably because I was sitting next to her and helped her out some...But I have never seen or tasted such a cheesy, rich dish. It was fabulous.
5. Nightlife round two. Nothing like a good food coma before going out for the night. Everyone crashed for about an hour, but I woke everyone up with some jams. Gotta start the dance party! We went out to a club this time and had to fend off the aggressive Italian boys. The favorite of the night was our best friend, Italian Slim Shady. I'll add a picture when I steal it from Kahla. He did some break-dancing and then got the whole club dancing with his moves. His friends were a little sketchy, but all in good fun. Ended up being a really fun night, until I discovered gum in my hair when we got home...Gross. But I got it out pretty easily.
Day 3: Sunday
Pretty relaxing day. We did some leather shopping, wandered around the city, ate delicious Doner Kebab and just relaxed.
I took the girls to the train station around 6pm :( Great weekend!
Then...what was Sunday night but SUPERBOWL SUNDAY. I didn't make it to the game (kick-off was at 12:30am), too drained from the weekend. But I did manage to celebrate with some Superbowl food. We had a party next door and feasted on hotdogs, deviled eggs, potatoes with cheese,chips, popcorn, crackers with dip, and cookies. YUM!
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