Again, Arezzo's perhaps the most charming little town that I have ever experienced. I love it here! Maybe this is an all-around Italian thing, but I really love the "relational vibes" that all of Italian people give off. The locals literally spend their evenings eating gelato together, strolling through the winding alleys, and playing games in the parks. People stay out until all hours of the night just chatting away. I know this because we hear them each night out of our window which (along with a lack air-conditioning) is contributing to very dark circles under my eyes. Oh, another fun fact about Italy is that all of the stores close shop from 2-4 every single day...to NAP! Mallory and I were seriously considering joining them until we discovered our class takes place each day during that time. Alas, the dark circles will remain.
However, I'm not complaining; I will sport dark circles and frizzy hair the entire trip if it means that I get to see and experience more of this beautiful country. Needless to say, I am having the time of my life! Rather than describing it, I'll show you some of my favorite pictures...
La Piazzo Grande and the market:
Our hotel (for mom and pops):
View from the park:
Me, the roommates, and the hotel manager celebrating the 4th of July:
Ciao!
Alex, ah. I'm so happy for you that you are getting to experience this amazing country. It seriously, seriously changed my life. Every little thing you are writing about reminds me of the things I wrote when I was in Florence!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every moment my dear and try to survive without air conditioning, I remember that heat! Have a perfect cappuccino for me! Coffee in the states won't be the same after you drink it there for a month!