Ciao tutti! After seeming so far away, I’m finally here in Firenze! I’m all checked into my apartment and have been settling into my new Florentine digs. Today, I woke up to the sounds of the Basilica di San Lorenzo church bells and classical piano playing above me. A wonderful way to wake up… We are experiencing a rainy afternoon today, so it has enabled me to finish getting my blog up and running. :-)
George posing with luggage...
So, to briefly begin, the trip over here was pretty smooth. (Well, Frankfurt security did scan all my electronics about four times!) The plane into Florence was filled with a German chamber orchestra, so that was pretty cool and a great vibe was had on that plane. Traveling with me is my Mom (for two weeks) and another little guy some of you might recognize. He is becoming quite the world traveler, much like the Travelocity Gnome. ;-) Anyway, there he is after checking in, along with the haul of luggage for my three month stint. I have to say, my most challenging packing experience to date!
Anyway, I’m safe and sound, all unpacked, have been grocery shopping and about to make some pasta for dinner. Thank goodness I’ll be doing a lot of walking! There’s more to come, so thanks for visiting and stay tuned!
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