Sunny Weather

The weather has been beautiful here the last couple of days, keeping my spirits up during these last few days of classes. The sunny weather brought me days full of hiking, running around the Arno, and eating Gusta while watching the sun set under the Apuane Mountains in the distance. Wednesday, we were off from classes, because it was Italy's Liberation Day, so that meant a day of exploring all that was left to explore. Kenan and I decided to go on a hike near the hill town of Fiesole and came across incredible views of Tuscany and a wonderful getaway from the city. With most everyone gone this weekend, I think I might head back that way and discover more of the area.

The overlooking view at Mount Ceceri, the place where Leonardo Da Vinci tested his first flying machines! It was the first time in a while where there was no haze on the fields and cityscape below. Incredible!

With every trail we took, and every red and white blaze we saw, there was another smaller trail, causing some confusion. But in the end we made it back to where we started (well, sort of). 

Spring has finally begun to bloom in Florence, and poppies like these popped up everywhere we walked. 

Yesterday, most of my apartment and I headed to the place with the BEST pizza in Florence (and possibly the world--haven't made it to Napoli yet, we'll have to see) Gusta Pizza. I ordered my usual Margherita pizza, and the others tried different ones, and we headed to catch the sun set on... you guessed it... Piazzale Michelangelo. I have been up there probably 5 or 6 times now for the sunset and I do believe this was the best one I have seen so far. With musicians playing the didgeridoo and guitar in front of us-- it made for a perfect night. Of course my favorite part was when the Musician's dog came over to search for leftover pizza. After playing with her for a while, we of course gave her what she wanted... some of the crust and cheese. Lucky girl! 

I don't know what's in store for this weekend, but I do know that the weather is supposed to be just as great! It will be my second to last weekend in Florence, and I hope not to spend it all working on last minute projects.