First Weekend in Firenze!

Buon giorno! I have been running around the city as usual, still trying to find my way around. We have been finally making friends with people, mostly who work in shops in our area, as we get the courage to ask in our patchy italian where we should go for aperitivo, or dinner, or even where to buy trashbags (oddly hard to find here!)

It seems that many of the tucked away more traditional and less touristy places here are magical! When you are looking for them, they are never there, however when you aren't looking they are incredibly easy to find. Last night we stumbled upon a tiny osteria on the other side of the river and it was the most adorable restaurant. The meal was pretty awesome, especially because as soon as we sat down we got glasses of sparkling wine and a bread basket filled with cheese and olive tapenade. 

We have been keeping it pretty mellow mostly going out to dinner and to some cafes/bars after dinner. A lot of the places are catered to tourists/Americans and its less fun but we are starting to find the more italian places. We had heard about this gelateria that was good and realized that it was literally two doors down from our apartment. It was delicious, and dangerously convenient. 

After dinner last night we walked back from the other side of the river over the Ponte Vecchio and listened to a violin player outside the Uffizi. Then we walked home (and ate gelato)! 

Anyway, I've got some pictures but for some reason I can't upload them on here so here is a link:

Pictures! 

I also got a cellphone that you can call if you need me. The number from America is : 01139-328-384-3957. If you are calling from Europe you dont need the 01139. In terms of calling - Skype is better because its free!

Thats pretty much everything. Tomorrow should be interesting as I start classes and have to find my way around alone. I'm going to run out and get some espresso now as I haven't had any today!

Ciao! Baci!