Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Spring Break Italy

So because there is so much to say and you probably don't want to spend a lot of time reading this I will just do highlights for each city.

Milan.



Appertivo
Balconies in hotel rooms
Having the same gellato guy recognise us (our first and last gellato in italy)
sun bathing on top of the Cathedral and the really awesome architecture of the cathedral
people watching-seeing the fashionable Italians


Lake Como


Spending 2 and a half hours on a ferry
Enjoying the beautiful views of the Alp
Good lunch and good wine
Taking a nap


Verona


View from the top of the hill!!
Mexican food
My wonderful hostel. It felt like I had an apartment in the city.
Meeting tons of old Italian men trying to figure out how to get to my hostel
Traveling by myself. It could be quite rewarding and quite frustrating at times.

Bologna



Laughing from all the comments I got from old people regarding my clothing (Isnt it a little cold to be wearing a tank top) It almost reminded my of California when the weather goes below 50, people break out their winter coats.
An Italian man asking me to cafe

Rome



Getting into Rome at 10 and being told our hostel has water problems so attempting to find our new hostel at 11pm in Rome.
Meeting loud Irish people on the way to find the new hostel. Also meeting some fun people at Texas and all just chilling.
The hotel people moving in a new bed at 1am to accomodate a couple who found themselves sharing a room with 3 girls.
Getting a blessing from the Pope


Florence



Piazza Michelangelo at sunset with a beautiful view of the city
Haggling over a poster of Venice.
Delicious food/wine. Tuscany bread soup
Our hostel with an amazing shower!!
Ponte Vecchio at night with the flowers lining the pathway and live music plus a gorgeous full moon!

San Gimngagno (not hyped up enough, but probably a good thing because its so peaceful)



View of Tuscany
Excellent Bruschetta
Relaxing afternoon

Siena


Cute old Italian men hanging out and chatting and then moving out of the way so I could take a picture of their neighborhood Elephant statue
Lowlight: Getting fined because we couldn't figure out where to buy tickets.

Cinque Terre:
I loved everything!!



Watching the sun set (even though it wasnt a very good one) on some rocks by the water.
Hiking through all five towns. Going up and down thousands of stairs.
Getting to the horribly uncomfortable beach with rocks.
Our cute and very pink hostel room.
Seeing all the cats!

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