The End? What? Really? – 26 April, 2009

I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better day as my last day in Firenze con Libby. It was a bit chilly and overcast outside, but no matter… we couldn’t have had a better time!
We woke up and ventured out into the world quite early for a Sunday morning – no one was out yet… or they were in church.
Libby showed me this awesome little stall that sold fabulous shoes for only €10… um – GREAT STEAL! Yeah, so I got a great pair of wedges. And we continued to wander through the market after Libby got her pair of shoes in search for a few last-minute gifts. I really do like that market despite the fact that it’s a huge tourist trap.
We got a cup of coffee then went back to the alumni center since everything was closing up for the afternoon siesta. Aside from checking e-mails, we watched the fantastic Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix until 16:00. By this time, Libby showed me some fantastic, old-school paper and pen shops where I finally found a “DH” seal and sealing wax – wow – I love these sorts of stores, they make me so happy.
By this time it had started to rain a little bit, but the sudden appearance of Firenze’s entire troops of La Polizia and I Carabineri sparked a funny little conversation between Libby and me. It’s true, though! About 90% of the law enforcement in Italy is so bloody attractive it’s not even funny. Apparently they’re supposed to be so they represent the classic honor of being a cop or soldier… or something like that. I can’t remember EXACTLY what Libby said.
Somehow, it magically happened to be 20:00, so Libby and I went back to her place for the night where she made exquisite pasta and we talked for a good two hours.
I think that’s what I’ll miss a great deal of when I go back to the states – being able to sit down to a great dinner with great friends and just spending time eating and talking – that’s the way it should be!
Wow, what a great day! I can’t believe it’s actually the last day… SO weird! But I do have to get up at 5:00 tomorrow morning, so it’s time to get to bed after a fantastic day of walking everywhere.