My 21st Birthday, and some more

As the weekend came around, it was still raining and the weather was not holding up. I had to cancel my plans to go to Pisa and Lucca because everything there is outside. I ended up going to see see the Uffizi Museum which is one of the most famous museums in Florence. I also ended up walking for about four hours in the rain wandering through the hillsides with Tamir and Jamie. We found some great views that you can see in the pictures posted . I also walked past some amazing Italian villas that over look the city of Florence.

For my birthday on Monday, my friend Taja and her roomtaes made dinner for my apartment (look at the pictures). They made a delicious dinner. We had bruscetta, salad, ravioli, a fruit cake dessert, and of course some red wine to celebrate the occasion. After dinner we all went out to celebrate. I had a great 21st Brithday! It was also very nice to get all the e-mails and online messages for my Birthday. Thanks Everyone!

Another highlight of the week was the Florence chocolate festival. Right near the school there was about a block full of chocolate stands. It was amazing. They had any type of chocolate you could imagine. I went there a couple times throughout the week. Tamir and Jamie bought some fudge for dinner on Fri. for my birthday.

I am finally getting into a normal routine here with classes, homework, and sightseeing. In two of my classes we went on walking tours throughout the city to learn about some of the geography/history/architecture. I have posted several of these pictures online.

This weekend I am going on a hike in the Fiesole hills, and then I am going to Pisa and Lucca

Here are some pictures:

My 21st Birthday
Sites around Florence


-Andy