Us in front of the grand coliseum

October 24th 2008
Last week Ben came to visit! I picked him up from the Saturday afternoon loaded him with gelato to get over his jet lag and took him all around the city. We walked up Piazza Michelangelo and I showed him the best view of Florence, its a hike but well worth it. Then we wandered around as I pointed out my school, fun cafes, and shops. We visited Piazza Signoria where there are some great Florentin ... read more

Europe » Italy

Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more

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I recently graduated from college and have this new wave of energy and wanderlust. It's fun to think back on all the stages of my life that have gotten me to where I am today. I have shed my adolescent coat and followed my heart to places I could have only dreamed of experiencing, and this is only the beginning. Don't question, don't plan, don't expect things, just go out and experience them. I've learned to introduce myself, not just to people but to new points of view. One day I'll look back and have great stories to tell about a life of spontaneity and adventure! I started thi... full info

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