Saturday was our first day of freedom. It was a gloomy day in Florence, chilly but that didn't hold us back. We woke up and had our usual breakfast of toast with nutella, bananas, and coffee. While trying to get to know the streets of Florence we stumbled upon a flea market with the cutest clothes on Via della Mattonaia. Of course we looked around, Jul found a European looking coat and a sweater. As we were taking our findings around the market without paying yet, thinking we were at Lord and Taylor or something, a security man looked at us and motioned toward one of the store owners as if we were stealing.I quickly grabbed Jul and we headed back to where we found the clothes, Jul purchased her amazing jacket and we continued through the market, without getting arrested for stealing. (haha) This flea market happens every Saturday, I am definitely taking my mom there!
After exploring some more, we met our other friends Nichole, Emily and Morgan for lunch at Osteria Il Gatto E la Volpe (per Nichole's friend's suggestion). IT WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. I ordered Florentine pizza that had meats, olives and peppers on it. 10 out of 10. If pizza tastes like this all around Italy then I am going to come back 15 pounds heavier. The rest of the table ordered different kinds of pasta, Nichole ordered this walnut cream sauce ravioli which was delicious in a different way, something I have never tasted before. Jul ordered this four cheese gnocchi which tasted heavenly. OK, all the food here is amazing, I will never be satisfied in the U.S. again :(.
After lunch we wandered around the different piazzas. We saw gypsies with their faces painted white blowing kisses and asking tourists for money. They are disturbing looking. We went across the Ponte Vecchio and found San Spirito where we had gelato. The other side of the river is quieter, more residential and less touristy. I think I am going to go running over there at some point. 
While walking back home, we saw the sunset on the river. Sunsets in Florence are priceless.
Spaghetti was for dinner with mozzarella and tomatoes, I was still full from lunch so I could not finish dinner. After dinner we met Gloria and Jamie out at Muerte which means "these walls". This bar was an old prison where Italians usually go to hang out. While ordering a drink, the bartender started speaking Italian to me. I looked at him with a blank face and then he realized I was American. He said "OMG! You look so Italian"........but I am a jewish girl from Blue Bell...LOL I took the compliment(?).
Dirty Shirley temple
We wandered around Florence and noticed there were a lot of people out on a Saturday night, hanging in the piazzas, drinking, and having a good time. It was really fun to see everyone out and it was even more fun kind of knowing where we were going.
This morning we had brunch with Lorenzo and Jasmina. Jasmina made eggs, bacon, sausage(tasted like a hot dog), ham and cheese grilled cheese, brownie pear cake thing, pancakes, fruit, coffee, and juice. Everything was delicious, they call this meal a 'holiday' meal because usually their breakfasts are so small. Today we are exploring FLorence with Jasmina and Lorenzo which I am exicted about! They know where they are going. Stay tuned!!
Love, Emily
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