Firenze, to you I must return...
My favorite Piazza covered in white frost... the epic snowball fight began here. |
Thursday, December 23, 2010 | | 1 Comments
Pisa....never to return again
So we climbed on things, felt retarded posing for 5 minutes for Jessica to get the right position, having random people take pictures of you while your posing and feeling retarded...but whatever we got some great pictures!
Alline Hugging it |
Jessica kicking it |
Me pushing it with all my might! |
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 | Labels: Italy, Pisa, tourist | 0 Comments
Secret Bakery....2:15am
Florentine Secrets....
the entrance, slightly cracked open... |
These locations have no signs, but the smell that hits you a few blocks away is a great indicator that you are on the right street. Word of mouth is how these places make business to locals, and from the line that was forming behind us, they aren't doing so bad.
You walk through the cracked door, and an Italian man is there to greet you. You give him your order (there isn't a menu) or point at something and that's that. Best of all. Its only ONE EURO! can't beat that! Where ever will I find these in the states?
my delectable croissant filled with chocolate |
The kitchen |
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Ciao Ciao,
B
Saturday, November 27, 2010 | Labels: Bus2alps, Florence, Secret Bakery | 0 Comments
Florens 2010
Grass at the Duomo?! |
This little girl was too adorable in her coat! |
My artisan bracelet |
Artichokes: Italians pride themselves on it! |
creepy clown |
CHEEEEEESE |
Piazza della Republica |
Roasting hazelnuts I believe |
Saturday, November 20, 2010 | | 0 Comments
Quando piove a Firenze...
The weather in Florence is incredibly unpredictable. One day its beautiful and sunny, and the next you find yourself stranded in the streets during a downpour with no umbrella. But I'm starting to appreciate these rainy days more and more. Its my time to relax, catch up on much needed sleep, and often get creative in the kitchen. Sadly, as the calendar days quickly pass before me and my travel days are tentatively over (a depleting bank account is to blame), these days spent indoors have me reaching out to some old hobbies. Sketching, reading, and of course COOKING. So I'm taking this time to share some of my new favorite Italian combinations that will have you appreciate the simple things.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 | | 2 Comments
Barcelona...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 | | 0 Comments
The Seasons are a changin'.....
A warm cup of Caffe Macchiato (thanks italian professor), God's word, drawing pencils, and cozy PJ's started off my morning. I can't remember the last time I ever had a lazy day quite like this one! It was chilly outside all day with some scattered showers, exactly what Fall should feel like. As much as I do love Summer, Fall is starting to grow on me. I was tempted the other day to purchase a cinnamon candle and kitchen towels with orange leaves on them (Don't worry I stopped myself from such nonsense) to decorate the apartment! I may just give in and get the towels tho, that can be justified right?. BUT anyway its the season for boots, jackets, coats, scarves gloves, pumpkin spice, orange leaves, windy afternoons! I LOVE AUTUMN! There I said it.
So what better way to spend it than in pjs, with a blanket, a coffee and drawing pencils. All my roommates were gone for the day attending the EuroChocolate Festival in Perugia (of course left it to the last minute to purchase my ticket and lucked out). As much as I do love CHOCOLATE, it was great to have the apartment to myself. I got all the peace and quiet I needed to prepare myself for the following week: MIDTERMS!. Also it was my first weekend in Florence in a month and a half!
ok dinner time! ciao ciao
Friday, October 15, 2010 | | 0 Comments