a day in the life

I wake up to the sounds of church bells, vespas and clinking dishes from the cafe down the street. I open my shutters to sunshine and after putting on my boots, skinny jeans and a scarf I head for class. I walk along the cobblestone streets, through the Campo where people sit enjoying the sun or in the outdoor cafes sipping on cappucinos. I head up past the trendy shops and tour groups, to my school. I spend a few hours in class, usually with only about 7 other people and if I get bored I just look to the ceiling to admire the frescos painted there. After class some of us trek down to the Campo where we stop first at our corner gelateria and then go sit in the sun and take in the scene with the rest of the town. Its about 6 or 7 now and most of the town is either lounging in the Campo or enjoying an apertif at one of the bar/cafe/pizzeria/coffe shop in one located on every corner. After finishing our gelato I cruise through the grocery store and pick up some vegetables, pasta, and fresh cheese. Cook up some delicious food, wash it down with some vino and then decide where to head for the night. Most likely we in the Campo, grab a few drinks at the bar and mingle with the rest of the locals who all socialize in the ourdoor center of town. If it is a school night Ill most likely head home around 12 although I will still be awoken at 3 am promtly as the late nighters head home from the bars. Late night renditions of La Bamba in Italian always make for a good story.


On a side note - took a day trip to Firenze with Austin and Georgia today. A little rainy in the morning but after shopping through the markets we hiked to the top of a hill and found the most amazing views of the town. Unreal. Afterwards we got gelato and took the bus home. I love that I live here. It might be the most amazing country ever.