Beware: City-life may run you down.

I learned today how overwhelming living in a city can be. Everyday requires patience and tolerance for the Florence's hustle and bustle and let's just say I'm exhausted! I hope I do not sound as if I hate Florence, for that is certainly not the case. It is a beautiful city with so much that I have yet to discover. Yet, it is the discovering part which requires so much effort. To get anywhere in this city, you must be willing to push your way through throngs of people (many of which are tourists!) and be able to overlook the many, many tempting shops, bars, and restaurants you may pass along the way. Let's just say this: to travel in Florence you must be very focused on where it is your headed. Otherwise, beware: you might get run over by a Vespa, lured into a leather store, or tempted by one of thousands of Gelaterias.

Well, at least tomorrow I get to experience the hustle and bustle in a different city: Venice. Updates coming soon...