Sleepy Sunday

Finally I am caught up on my blog and posting this message on the day it actually happened! I am certainly going to try harder to keep up.
Today, the weather was even more beautiful if you can even imagine. It was the same, 50s but just seemed so great. The thing I love about Saturdays and Sundays here is that all of Italians come out with their families and dogs and shop and everyone is so happy and eating lots of gelato.
We tried something we had been dying to the whole trip (and got completely ripped off) but it was yummy. It was 2 fresh, warm waffles and in the middle was tirimisu flavored gelato and melted nutella....it was sinful. I didn't finish the whole thing because it is huge and clearly not on the light side. Also, it was dripping all over the steps of the Duomo and I'm pretty sure I insulted a national landmark- opps!
After, we went to Ponte Vecchio which is the most famous bridge that connects the 2 sides of Florence over the river Arno- it was seriously beautiful. The bridge is encased in what looks like little houses and is filled with shops that sell gold, silver, and over little souvenirs. Standing on the bridge and looking out on one side you can see all the way down the river and up to the snow topped Alps- unbelievable.
And after an Italian culture filled day- we went to watch the Giants vs. Eagles game at an American themed bar! It was nice and there were a lot of American students there but I think the only other time I will do something American like that again this trip is watch the superbowl because it made me miss home a bit. All of the McDonald's and taco bell commercials killed me!
Well, it is the end of a beautiful weekend and classes start tomorrow...I am excited!
Until then ciao a tutti!!
xoxo
- Amanda