Welcome to Italy

After three flights and a few bus rides, we finally made it to our humble abode in Florence. Obviously Susan and Ramona wanted some pre-trip pictures.

Our apartment consists of a kitchen, a dining room, a sitting area, two bedrooms, each with their own closet, and a bathroom. However, only the bathroom is separated by a wall so it all runs together. On top of the building we have a terrace that looks out over the market close to our house as well as San Lorenzo, a really big tower and dome. Check out the video tour that tripp is posting.

We are settling in pretty well and have only gotten ripped off once. We went to lunch yesterday at a place that advertised bruschetta, pizza, and a drink for 10 euro. We did that deal for each of us plus we got a bottle of water and somehow we paid 33 euro. Today though for lunch we did better and had a sandwich and a drink at the Oil Shoppe for 4.50. Good rates. We had our orientation this afternoon where we learned that we actually have to go to class while we are here...what a bummer. Tonight we'll eat dinner somewhere good im sure and planning to see more of the city tomorrow and make sure we can get train tickets. CIAO!!