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Last night Trent and I headed out to look for some dinner after exploring the city a little... we went to this place called Ostello which was somewhat close to our hostel and still open. It appeared as if the italians ate dinner earlier than the spanish.. and many places were closed by 10pm. We were seated at this long picnic looking table, which I kinda like because you sit next to random people. We attempted to order the fixed price dinner but we both wanted chicken and they were out. So I ordered Gnocchi gorgonzola and trent ordered penne pomodoro (tomato) w garlic. I thought mine was delicious and sooo filling. I dont know how they can eat two plates and salad and bread... whoa.
We took it easy so we could get some rest for today. We decided to sleep in, which is a treat since we have to get up early so often to travel around... Clara (the hostel owner?) made us eggs and toast and cereal and yogert for breakfast which was unique and delicious. I love free breakfast. Then we headed out to this cathedral to buy reservation tickets to get into the monuments. It costs 3e extra but is soo worth it to not wait in line. We headed to the Accademia which was crazy. We saw David and it was so much bigger than I ever imagined it would be... it was around 20 feet tall... it was definately the best sculpture I have ever seen... so perfect and so huge.
After that we headed back to the locals spot, Marios, and had a delicious lunch (we both ordered spinach ravioli pomodoro and vino). It had the same hurried, picnic table atmosphere. So fun.
We headed over to the cathedral Duomo to go inside. It had the biggest painted dome... it is crazy to think that they painted it upside down sooo many years ago. I love that they didnt charge to go in too.
Before siesta I needed my gelato fix so we went back to Grom (the best gelato in Florence) and I got extra chocolate and cookie dough. yum!!!
Now we are going to relax for the rest of the day and then head over to another famous local restaurant Yellow for dinner. We will have to get there early though, because the guy at the hostel said there was a line outside at 7... which seems soo early for dinner.
Well its naptime.. love you!
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