I woke up this morning with lots of energy. It's incredible how much a good night's sleep can set the tone for the rest of the day. I drank a big 'ol cup of coffee (instant granules, very classy, very study abroad) and studied for my midterms. I took an afternoon break and headed to the Cascine Park for a run. I love running there on weekend afternoons because it's always full of families and children. I saw the cutest scene of a dad and his small daughter squatting on the river bank, sharing a panino while watching ducks in the Arno River. I always get a sense of nastalgia when I see families spending time together on the weekends. Makes me wish I was sitting at Jason's Deli with my goofy family--a Saturday tradition back at home. St. Patrick's Day was only celebrated by American study abroad students. My guess is that most Italians did not even know it was a special holiday.
I was treated to both a fabulous and horrible meal at Acqua al Due for Kelsey's parents' last night in Italy. They flew in last Saturday and spent the week traveling far and wide within Tuscany and abroad. The food, as always, was tasty as could be. We started with the house Chianti, were served tomato bruschetta and rosemary white bean dip, shared a pasta sampler (spicy broccoli was my favorite), I ordered a vegetable ragu pasta for my entree (ginormous portion), and we split the dessert sampler. We, unfortuntately, were seated in a rather rude server's section. I felt terrible that the Kessler's had to end their stay here on a bad service note. Otherwise, I am gearing up here for a week of midterms, a visit to Florence from Maggie, a day-trip to Venice, spring break in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, and a fabulous week with my mom and grandma. Pinch me.
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