Thursday, November 08, 2007

Because it looks like he's leaning...

Ahh, the Leaning Tower of Pisa


I am pretty sure this was the most overrated of all the sites I saw. It was hot, no walking on the grass, and there were people everywhere trying to sell stuff. Not my idea of fun.
Florence was beautiful. The streets were wider and everything just seemed calm. This is the view from Michelangleo's hill. You can see all of Florence from the top.

Tara and I smiling on Michelangelo's hill.


View of the Uffizi Gallery from the bridge. They have some amazing paintings in there. "The Birth of Venus"- it was way bigger than I was expecting. I saw the most beautiful picture of Mary and Elizabeth there.

Gates of Paradise


Awesome Mosaics in the baptistry



Kira, Me, Carly, and Megan.
(that is my cute hat I bought at the flea market)


We found this cute park down from our hotel. It was fun to watch people come walking their dogs and just hanging out.


More Sweet Mosaics


I think my whole Europe experience was defined by food. This pastry was so delicious. The old man who sold it to me was so cute- he even said Ciao Bella. Obviously he was charmed by my poor attempt to speak Italian!



One of the Oldest Universities in Europe.



The boat ride to Venice! It was raining!


Me on a bridge in VENICE!!
In front of this church people let the birds crawl all over them. I didn't probably because I was raised by my mother. They could of had diseases!
Magnum Bars! The Best!


Gondola ride. Expensive but totally worth it!







Carly and I with our Vans!

Megan and I being cute on the Rialto bridge. Lots of fun shops with glass and leather books! Loved it!



Parting shot of Venice!

3 comments:

Emily said...

So beautiful! I like the one of you with the lampost.

bonny with a Y said...

what a fabulous adventure - so glad you were able to see the great world.

Phoebe said...

I wish I had been able to see the Great World when I was in college! I am so excited that you had the chance. Looks amazing.