Wishing the Murphy Clan was with me next week!

Well Ciao Ciao Ciao..

Short update for everyone! Well yesterday, Nik and I went and waited in line to go to the Museum to see David and the rest of the artwork. It was pretty cool, Nikki was more interested than I was because she loves art, as to where I was going to see David for my mom! Haha! But it was pretty neat all in all. It’s amazing how people can sculpt/paint like that! Unfortunately you are not allowed to take photos anymore, but I have my ways! Haha

Then we went and found a place for Nikki to try these waffles that are everywhere in Florence. Alexa and I both have both been wanting to try one for a while. They are these big Belgian style waffles that you can either get plain, with nutella on them, syrup and sugar, or gelato in the middle or on top. They smell insanely delicious. Nikki and I decided the waffle was just okay though and that the nutella crepe was 10x better!!

Then we went into the Duomo and looked around. For how big the Duomo is on the outside, the inside is not that big. I guess the museum in the back takes up a lot of room? I don’t really know. But it was really neat on the inside and reminded me a lot of St. Peters Basilica (Aka The Vatican), just with less sculptures and art. It was super cold inside though!

Then we went and walked around Florence some more trying to decide what we wanted to do for dinner. We still had a bit till dinner time, so I went and worked out real quick then we came back and began Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood. Then we went to Dante’s, which is the place I have talked about before where they give you a bottle of wine between every 2 students. I changed my normal order up to the Spicy Salami pizza, which was delicious and Nikki got the pork and potatoes that she said was really good!

Then of course we had to end the night with some gelato! I still cannot change up my order away from cheesecake and cookies! It is just so good. I wish they would have this gelato in STL, but I doubt it!!

Then we came back and finished the movie before going to bed!

I ended up calling my friend Sandy from work last night, and I swear it is so weird to use my phone for one to call people and 2, it feels so good to HEAR people’s voices than just emailing and texting!!

Well today, Nik and I plan on crossing the river and exploring around there! I am taking her to the Mexican restaurant we always go to with the amazing margaritas tonight! I cannot wait for some of those peach margs! I have already said when I get back to the states no more margs, SO I must enjoy them now!

Other than all of this, it felt so weird to not have school this week and to have to cook dinner Tuesday night since I didn’t have baking! Haha

Not ready to go back to school next week that is for sure, not ready to see these midterm grades nor am I ready for Nikki to leave already! Hopefully I did well though on the midterms!

1 week till Dublin, 2 till Sicily and almost a week till I see Tricia!! Get ready for those blogs that is for sure! Katie Hogan- wish you were here to come to Dublin with us!!

But until later, hope everyone is doing well in America!

Love and miss!