Well if you have not seen them, or want to again here they are.

Food

Mixed Fried Seafood

Something with layers of thin sheet pasta, cheese, and vegetables

Asparagus Risotto

Seafood Spaghetti

One of my favorite parts of this trip has been experiencing all the different types of food! These are some of the best I have tasted. The most delicious thing I have eaten since being here is the second image, but I can't remember the name of it! If anyone can identify what it is, I would greatly appreciate it!

Duomo

Of all the views I have seen throughout this trip, the view from the top of the Duomo was most meaningful to me. As I stood at the top and looked around, I was able to point out all the places I had been, and how far I had traveled to reach some of those places. Being on the outside of the dome was a little disorienting because I kept feeling like I was going to roll off the side. It was a great experience though, and I would climb up there again without hesitation.

While visiting the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Fiesole, I noticed that it was featuring a contemporary artist that had his sculptures strewn throughout the ruins. Personally I found his work to be really intriguing. It's always exciting to bump into an artist that really connects to you through his work. His name is Gunther Stilling and works mostly, from what I've seen in Bronze Casting. His sculptures focus on human form meshed with a mechanic and futuristic feel all the while reflecting ancient Roman artwork. He keeps the bronze looking old and tarnished so it fits in with the Ruins around. I think his work kind of fits in to what we are studying and focusing on: The Contemporary Italian aesthetic and how it ancient reflects modern. Perhaps he was celebrating the Roman's high class and advanced culture?

The little things

After talking to Jason today, people watching and wandering around the city I began to realize that our time here is abruptly ending. I slowed down to take pictures of the little things that cross our paths daily. Things that seems so common but are so different from back home. I think back to our first week here and remember how awkward I felt. Now, other than the language issue, i feel like I belong. As i navigate my way through the city I no longer need a map. As new Americans come to explore I can guide them. I am comfortable with my surroundings and no longer think about the little things that are different or that seem odd to me... now they seem normal.

Neglected Bikes

Wandering

I stumbled upon this church this afternoon and it was free to get in. It's a few blocks west of the carrousel and I would recommend stopping by. I guess the church itself was closed down for quite sometime and recently was brought back to life. Filled with beautiful sculpture as well as paintings it is certainly one of my favorites thus far for how small yet beautiful it is.