I spent three days in Italy - two in Florence and one in Siena. I really loved both places - they were both beautiful and charming, and I got my pizza fix many times over. I do need to go back to Florence though, because there are still a few things I didn't get to do - the Uffizi Gallery (2.5 hour wait...I don't think so) and walking up to the lookout point for a view over the entire city. Also, I didn't eat a single scoop of gelato while there. This is shocking for anyone who knows me well; ice cream - in any form - is pretty much my favorite thing ever. Not sure what happened, but I promise I'll make up for it next time.
On a completely unrelated note, this summer has been blissfully mosquito-free...until Italy. I only ever saw one or two mosquitoes, but they were definitely out in force. I ended up with enormous bites all over my stomach and shoulders, although none on my legs. Each bite swelled up to about the size of my fist, and they are just now starting to fade. Barcelona (where I am now) also has mosquitoes, but fortunately they seem to be the normal kind and I've only had a few small bites. Remind me not to go to Italy during the summer next time!
Florence is pretty
Piazza della Republica
Duomo! view from the top of Giotto's bell tower
Giotto's bell tower
fun night at a karaoke bar
Palazzo Vecchio
Siena - Palazzo Publico (Town Hall)
enjoying the gorgeaus views in Siena
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