when i get back we're having a cowboys and indians party

Today I:

saw Michelangelo's David

saw a Stradivarius violin

felt like I looked nice

got told I was beautiful by a random Italian boy, who proceeded to have a civilised conversation with me

got a lucky turtle

went and ate lunch with the a new nice friend from Budapest

went on an adventure

saw a 10 million dollar artwork

tromped about

ate gelato

took a step into another dimension

realised how lovely Florence is

genuinely had a really really nice day.

Plus it is much warmer here, which is sweet. Maximum of 16 predicted for Roma on Tuesday KEEN AS A FUCKING BEAN.

also,

Travel tricks:

wearing my bag under my coat - secure AND a preventative against bag/hood issues.

if lost, ask anyone who: a) has a child or b) looks like my mother, if they speak English. Chances are they won't be insane as most people are here.

wear nice clothes, it makes me feel so much happier about my day.

Only 1 month and 2 weeks until I leave to come home. Inexplicably looking forward to/not looking forward to it.

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