Florence is amazing so far! Our group climbed the fantastic Duomo the other day...panting hard as we surpassed each of the 400 steps to get to the top. While the spiraling staircase made us all dizzy, we soon realized how the walk up was completely worth it. Rooftops down below stood all close together, protecting their population from our eyes. The city was quiet....the only noises heard were those of the people around me but despite the number of tourists and citizens of this great city no honk, no yell, no sound was heard from this high up. It was amazing.
Despite our fantastic adventures in the afternoon, my morning is always taken up by Italian class. With no english conversation it's become a rather challenging course but exciting at the same time. Homework has become rather an issue, with a presentation, worksheets and a quiz all to prepare for in one day...it can be rather....stressful. Although who can complain when outside the classroom window stands an ancient church with bells ringing on the hour as italians converse below. It's too much to ask for!
