Stephanie lead the class on Friday which was our first check in. During this class we were able to pick our partners for the vlog and rione project. In addition, we were able to meet with our groups and discuss potential ideas for our research projects. Everyone seemed to have very interesting topics and ideas which will sure to flourish during our internship experiences. The check in sessions seem to be very helpful, especially once our internships begin.
After class on Friday, majority of our group headed off to Florence! We all took the same bus to the train station and boarded the train around 2:30. We were all very excited for the upcoming adventure. I had never been on a train like this one before so it was a very new, enlightening experience for me. I loved seeing all of the scenery on our way up North. The train ride was 4 hours, which was a great time for some of us to finish the readings and catch up on sleep. Once we arrived in Florence my group and I were ravished so we made way for some good old Mcdonalds' french fries to tie us over while we dropped our luggage off at the hostel and could find an descent restaurant to indulge at. Walking to our hostel that night we were all amazed at what charm Florence holds. It is much more quaint and quiet than Rome, which was a nice change of pace. The Duomo was the first tourist sight we passed by. It is incredible how old the Church is and how beautifully detailed every inch of it is. After completing a delectable dinner of funghi pizza, gnocci, chicken, tortellini, and risotto, we headed back to the hostel for a good nights rest. We wanted to be up early and refreshed for a long day of sight seeing and tourist attractions! Ciao for now.
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