italia...

So we were talking about the Italian opera composer Verdi in my humanities class today and it made me start to miss Italy all over again. Italy is quite possibly one of my very favorite places in the world! I love everything about it, the art, the architecture, the history, the FOOD!

Gelato...I don't even know where to start. It was the staple of my diet while I was there, eating it at least 4 times a day. It comes in every flavor imaginable and is heaven on earth... (can i just say that Italian food in America really just doesn't compare to authentic Italian food-- 1000% better)

Here are a few pictures of my favorite places in Italy that I am missing oh so much.

{view from San Gimignano-Tuscany. quite possibly the most beautiful place I've seen in all my life}

{Sistine Chapel--need I say more?}

{Colosseum--so amazing and soo old!}

{group of us outside the Borghese Gallery--home of one of my favorite sculptures: Bernini's David}

{view of the river in Florence}

{Florence Cathedral} So if you all decide to go somewhere someday...go to Italy. I know you will love it!