F is for the First day in Florence!

Ciao!

So sorry it has taken me so long to update. We got back from Italy late and I started at Disney the next morning, so I have barely had time to catch my breath. But enough of that. On to the fun stuff. Spring break was amazing. I have so many memories and pictures to share, so I am breaking it down by city. First on the list. FLORENCE.

Jenny and I flew into Florence last tuesday night to kick off our tour of Italia.

Officially in London

Our Hostel was amazing very clean and fun and a great location!

Our room was two floors!

After a good night's sleep, we set out to take the town. First goal: Climb this bad boy

The duomo...

10 down 404 to go

The view was amazing. Hello Florence!

After we saw Florence from the sky... we decided to take it on the ground level.

Uffizi Gallery

So Pretty!

Leather Market!

And of course...  we had to try the food.

Lunch:

Classic Pasta

Dessert:

Nutella Gelato

 Dinner

Fresh Mozzarella and Fresh Spinach

After dinner me and some people form the hostel decided to go out and explore Florence. Meeting people in the hostel is one of my favorite parts traveling. I love hearing everyone's story. That night there were 2 Aussie med students, 1 brazillian who had travel everywhere and a few americans. But everyone was a great fun to be around.

Sadly it was a bit rainy out when we left.

But I didn't care...

The city was Beautiful and the next day..

WAS ROME!

All the Single Ladies... Put yo' Plates up!

February 14th... the day of love and cupid. But known by most of the college population as Singles Awareness day. Now back in the states most girls sans a fella' may take this stance on the hallmark holiday...

But not us London girls... we decided the only appropriate thing to do was to prepare a delicious meal to ease those Valentine woes.

Allie's idea to have an Anti- Valentine potluck with just us ladies turned into the most delicious study break I have ever had.

First course was veggies, salad, mac n cheese, garlic bread and a bit of chicken.. and we were not done there.

Next up we had some pizza, wine and a delicious Greek veggie Lasagna

Yes, it was as good as it looks

After that it was on to dessert. S'more brownies, Cadbury egg cupcakes and fresh fruit.

And on anti valentine's day... watching your figure is not an option

All the plates licked clean

The damage

But while food is always good, nothing makes anti-valentines day like good friends.

But BU does not believe in Valnetine's day either... thus the exams. I had my PR exam tomorrow but still have Modern British Lit tomorrow and two finals research papers. But one looking thought keeps me going..

Backpacking with this girl..

To the land of this flag.

Because Jenny and I leave after exams tomorrow this will be my last post before I leave for Italy. I literally cannot wish this hours to go by fast enough. Italy has always been number one on my bucket list and I can't believe I am finally getting a taste of it... literally.

I must go back to studying but if you have ANY suggestion of things to see in Florence and Rome, leave a comment!

Ciao

London Town, Where Livin's Easy

This has been the longest I have gone without posting. I am currently in the midst of finals wasteland. In the next three days I have to finish two 2,500 word papers and study for two exams. Apparently they weren't kidding about the whole STUDY abroad thing. I can't complain though, classes here really are not that bad. The four hour lectures can be rough to pay attention during the whole time, but overall they are quite enjoyable.

Since I have been hittin' the books and saving money for ITALY, I have not had many adventures the last week. At first I felt sad, but then I realized this is the most exciting part. I am just LIVING abroad. It's not vacation, its home. When I was booking Barcelona with Lindsay today, we said our flight HOME and I really liked the sound of that. Now in London I have just been...

Meeting friends for some good chineese food...

Chinese New Years

Cooking dinner with flat mates....

Running errands around town

Jeremy being creative with obscenely heavy groceries

Trying a new fitness class

Jeremy's Krav Maga partner... who accidentally punched him in the face.

Krav Maga was a GREAT workout. Excuse the sweaty mess

Chilling with friends...

And waiting for them to get KFC on the walk home 

All the while, stopping and realizing I live here...

But sadly ... well not sadly at all really. London and I will be spending lots of weekends apart.. I have book many travels for the month of March!

 Jenny and I return from Italy February 20th and then after that..

Feb 28th- Going to Warrick to see Karla

March 5th- Eating my way through Brussels with Jeremy, Brianne and Jenny

March 11th- Amsterdam with Nick, Matt and Leora for Nick's Birthday!

March 18th- Mamanella Comes!!!

March 25th- Barcelona with Lindsay

As I read it, I can't help feel all gitty inside... oh wait I just looked at the stacks of reading I have to.

Sorry for the kind of cheesy post. Blame it on the sleep deprivation.

Back to Studying!