Yesterday morning we were able to sleep in a little, which was nice. We met in the lobby of the Instituto and headed to the San Marco Museum and Cloister. This used to be a monastery and now it has been converted to a museum. We were able to walk in to the rooms for the monks and I commented on how difficult it would be for my Brother to fit through the tiny doors. After the visit, Kelsey and I went to try McDonalds here in Italy to see if it was any different than the ones in the United States. This McDonalds had gelato, pastries, fried cheeses, and other specialties associated with Italy plus the food we are used to in the states; however, it was about twice the price. I decided to get a small fry and go on my way. We found a self-serve restaurant where I had green beans and risotto. I then went to a place called Pugi and had one of the best donuts of my life! I’ll post a picture of it. We waited in San Marco Square for the whole group. This is where we saw a fluffy, bear-like, lion-like, white dog that Kelsey and I became obsessed with. I will also post a picture of this dog.
After this we headed to The Academia to see Michelangelo’s David. At the entrance of the building, I was retrieving my camera so that it wouldn’t get damaged from the scanner when my bag knocked over a bottle of water. The bottle of water fell on a plate, which then toppled off of the table and shattered. Luckily, it wasn’t a work of art or anything expensive! I was still embarrassed! After this fiasco, we headed in to the room with David. Can I just say I was not expecting it to be as large as it is! I was in awe at its colossal size. It’s honestly amazing that Michelangelo was able to sculpt such a large work. It’s even more amazing that all the pieces are still intact. We attempted to take pictures but the guard yelled at us. We left The Academia and headed to the San Lorenzo market. I finally got all of the gifts for my friends and family. I can’t wait to give these gifts to them!
Today we headed to the Medici Villas of Poggio A Caiano, Cafaggiolo and the gardens of Castello. They were all beautiful and massive. I especially loved the gardens of Castello. Unfortunately, it was raining the entire day so I couldn’t really get full enjoyment out of the gardens; however, I loved the ornate fountains. Everything was so peaceful. At Poggio, we had a little photoshoot. This villa reminded me of the old Hollywood style manors that I’ve seen. We stopped at a restaurant for dinner called Ristorante Girodibacco Osteria, where we had a three-course meal. I was stuffed after! This Ristorante was overlooking Cafaggiolo, which is being renovated in to a high-end hotel. We were unable to go inside. We didn’t get back to Florence until 7. It was a long day! We hurried to our favorite (and only) Mexican Restaurant named Tijuana. I am obsessed with their hot potatoes! Now, It’s time for bed and I’m thoroughly exhausted.
Night Everyone!
Courtney
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