Buongiorno!
Days are are FLYING by here. I do not know how November has nearly come and gone before my eyes. But, have no fear, we are still living the dream in Firenze. My bucket list has been recorded (and added to almost everyday...) and we are starting to check things off.
I've done all sorts of things in this past week, like freeze my buns off at an evening Gregorian chant and service in San Miniato al Monte, a beautiful Romanesque church behind Piazza Michelangelo that overlooks all of Florence. It was a very cool experience in a lovely setting, and I'm glad that I went. Next time, however, I think I will wear a few more layers. I've done some serious Christmas shopping, tried some new neighborhood restaurants, and bundled up more than I have in a long time! The weather is getting nice and chilly here, and the buildings that I spend my time in are often nice and chilly as well. It's all part of the experience. Luckily, my mom bought me some great new lined leather gloves while she was here! I'm not sure what my fingers would do without them.
Christmas lights are starting to appear throughout Florence, draped across the streets between buildings, but we have yet to spot any lights actually on. Our prediction is that they will wait until December to turn them on. It is going to look just magical when they do!
Thanksgiving festivities are in short supply around here; however, Pino's, my favorite panino shop, is having a Thanksgiving special! Pino has ordered in a lot of turkey and is going to put an Italian spin on a Thanksgiving panini. I will be getting one of those for lunch on Thursday, trust me. And then Caroline and I are off to gay Paris for the long weekend! We are going to have a ball and will get to visit with sweet friends from Vanderbilt and from Atlanta! I'm very excited.
Ciao for now!
Grace
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