What a long day.I started out by heading to the laundromat to do a load of laundry. I put the clothes in the washer, went to the train station to figure out which train I was going to take to Rome (there was a free 5:09 PM train that looked perfect), and then went back to put the clothes in the dryer. From here I walked the 20 minute walk down to the jewelry store where I had googled that said they had the Florentine Puzzle Rings. I get there, and of course, t...

Yesterday was an extremely productive day. I woke up with a fever. I felt soo sick for about an hour and then I got some drugs and perked right up. Problem number 1: It was raining. This is the first day (saying this, I realize how lucky I have been) that I have had to use my umbrella since I've been here. It's really yucky and my feet are very sloshy from all the standing water. So, what better to cheer myself up than to go shopping :) I decided to seek...

Ok, well, as much as I love not being a vegetarian... I am CRAVING some veggies right now. Last night started with another bowl of goulash and ended with yet another fried cheese sandwich. I mean, give me some green. I would probably eat an entire head of lettuce if I was given it. We didn't even want to go get food. Toma was a little hungry and wanted some garlic soup (which we still have not gotten, three days in prague and no garlic soup) but then as soon...

Today was an absolutely beautiful day. I started off late because I slept in and took my time getting up as I was somewhat behind in sleep. I caught the bus to Piazza Santa Babila which is a large shopping Piazza in Milan and is the start of the nice street that leads all the way from my hostel to the Castello Sforzesco. Nothing was open (because it was Sunday) which was probably a good thing, because I was definitely feeling in the mood to spend. I walked ...

Happy Australia Day!! Haha, today is Australia's independence day and I happen to be in the company of 4 aussie girls so it feels like it's my Independence day. The plan is to go to an Australian pub to celebrate later. The next two weeks are going to be so much fun. Carnival was amazing and I can't believe that it's just starting. Last night was so much fun. We met a group of 12 guys from Notre Dame that were staying at our hostel last night and we all ...