I love Firenze

My first couple days in Firenze has been fabulous. I love how the city is full of history and beautiful sights. It felt so surreal walking around the city today, it was just that gorgeous. We saw the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. I was amazed by how beauitful everyone was. Things do not look like that where I live back home.

I am fascinated by all the sights and archeiture and want to learn more about the history of these piazzas and building. As I start to study in Florence, I will explore more muesuems and read more about what I am seeing.

I also love the food here. I had my first gelato of the trip today and it was delicous. Mango with Cafe. Strange combination, I know but I thought it tasted great. Tonight for dinner, my host mom made pizza. The crust was so thin and every tasted so delicious. I definately prefer Italian pizza over American style pizza. Our host mom gave us so much pizza and I am completly uncomfortable full right now. But I think it is worth it. Where else am I going to get to indulge in this amazing Italian cusine. When in Italy, right?

Every meal I have had here has been delicious. The tomatoes and cheese are so fresh and the wine is simply divine. I had some prosecco today and it was probably the best I have every had in my whole life. And I have had plently of proseccos in my life. It is, afterall, one of my favorite drinks.

Earlier in the week, I finished orientation. I signed up for classes and got wireless for my iphon. We also got our home stay and roommate assignments. I am living in a cute aparatment in the heart of Florence. We are about a 20 minute walk to campus, but at least we are a short walk to several fun places around the city. It only takes us about 5 mins to get to the Duomo. My host parents are a cute retired couple. They don't speak English and I don't remember much Italian so communication is difficult. But also I start learning Italian again in school, I am sure communication will be much easier. Communication may be difficult, but our host mom is a great cook. Every thing she had made for us has been delicious. Everthing from pasta to chicken to salads and pizza.

School starts Monday and I am actually exicited about the classes I am taking. I am taking:

Italian 2

History of Witchcraft

Art History

Italian Cinema

I am looking forward to learning more about the Italian culture and trying more delicious foods and wines. This is going to be an amazing four months.

Ciao for now,

Amy Bernstein