Sunday Morning Coming Down

Colin - Actually, I woke up Sunday afternoon. I spent much of Saturday night at a friend's apartment, until about 5am. So it's been an easy day. I've really done very little. I purchased this shirt I'm wearing. Go me.

warm and fuzzy, as is my new sweater

Orsanmichele

Duomo

This first weekend went by fast. I've purchased just about everything I need except a bath towel, which I can't find, and which is unfortunate because the old collared shirt I'm using doesn't take moisture well. I learned a little about the politics and history of Italy from a professor, but in my usual lecture fashion I fell asleep midway through. I took a tour with another professor to most of the major monuments of the city.

enjoying the macro food shots

I've noticed Duff Beer is sold at a lot of street carts and convenience stores. Indeed, Duff Beer. I've no idea why. I know only that before coming to Florence, I had no idea someone even made that. It's bizarre because it stands out in the display cases, like a joke to the other beers. Not sure if I should indulge the novelty.

In other news, there's a particular street that caught my attention. Inside the welcome packet SACI gave me, in the personal safety section, is advice #7: Do not walk on Via Sant'Orsola. That's it. No explanation? All I heard was, "bla bla walk on Sant'Orsola." I searched the entire internet, all of it, and found just one reason for the warning. From a forum, "littlefrogling" said:  
There's an odd outcropping of a building that creates a very large blind spot. You will see people walk here in the day, but at night it's best to walk around the block - and the next street over is Via de'Ginori, which has plenty of stores and restaurants that are worth checking out anyway. (BTW - Via Sant'Orsola is basically a public toilet, so besides the safety issue, it can get pretty rank in the hotter months.) 
Maybe I'll take a look in the daytime. I'm curious now.

Well I'm really tired. Can't write more. Have some Kris Kristofferson in the meantime.


Later.