So this past weekend was a little relaxing one. Didn't do too much, except go to Siena and San Gimignano. They were beautiful. Not exactly what I expeceted but it is always fun to explore other areas of Italy and Tuscany.
In Siena we were able to venture to the Piazza del Campo which is a large plazza that there town hall is located. In July and August they have a huge horse race there which is extremely famous. I would love to go to that one day. After that we went to Siena's Duomo and climbed to the top and got too over look the whole town. It was breathtaking.
In San Gimignano we all were so tired because we did a lot of walking in Siena. So we went close and went to the central piazza and was able to have, yes, WORLD CHAMPION GELATO. It was delicious. I have never had gelato like it since I have been here. I wish I could go back and get some more. The town itself was really cool. It was very small and totally felt like you were in the middle ages. There were towers everywhere and the buildings were beautiful.
On Saturday I took an adventure with one of my roommates to Ikea. So interesting to see one in Italy, but none the less still amazing and I got a few things to liven up my apartment.
Today after all of my classes I got a chance to climb the Duomo in Florence. 463 steps later and I almost died. I think I have something wrong with my breathing because I was definitely weezing once I got up there. It was actually cold out today so I had a jacket on and it was extremely windy on top of the Duomo. It reminded me of the Empire State Building....with a better view (no offense New Yorkers).
As of now I am planning some more day trips and weekend trips with my roommates so look forward to some very exciting upcoming events....Oh you know like Milan this weekend for fashion week!
World Famous Gelato. I wasn't lying.
Me on top of the Duomo, such a happy camper after that hike.
Piazza del Campo in Siena.
Ciao!
Chelsea Lynn
