Kevin and Alex come to Florence

On Wednesday I was feeling very brave and decided to get a fierce Italian hair cut before I left. It was a big deal for me because I have been going to the same person since I was 15 and I was about to go tell someone who doesn't speak much english how I wanted my hair to be cut. In Italy they do not use scissors they use a razor, which was terrifying but it came out really nice and I love it! On Thursday Kevin and Alex(kevins sister) came to Florence. I picked them up from the train station and showed them to their hostel. We immediately went to Tijiuans for happy hour b/c it was thursday and that is what we do. We got silly off of margaritas went back to our apt then went out for a fun evening bar hoping in florence. Friday morning I wasn't feeling to great but had to meet kevin and alex so we could climb the duomo! 466 steps to the top hung over is so much fun! I wasn't alone in my suffering so it was fine, we also ate some delish food which increased my value of like about 30%! After the duomo we got some gelato went to the pont de vechio, went to see the statue of David in the Academy...he is HUGE and has a very nice butt! After the David we went to the market shopped around then went back to La giostra the restaurant where I got the amazing steak b/c I wanted Kevin to try it. This time when I got it.. it was more rare then the last time, it didn't even look cooked but it was still amazing. Kevin felt like crying because it was so good, I'm glad he could experience the steak. After dinner we were all in food comas and tired from a long day and went to bed. Today, Saturday, I met them on the steps of the Duomo and brought them to piazzale michelangelo. After our trip up there we went to the central market and got fresh sandwhiches from the butcher. I brought them to the train station because they are heading to Rome but I am going to meet up with them again on Monday and go to Cinque Terre with them for the day. Which is supposed to be beautiful. I love when friends come to visit because I get to show them this amazing city I have been so lucky to live in for the last 4 months. I can't believe this is my last week, its going to be an emotional week, but Im also very happy to go home.

Booose Cruise

On Saturday at noon we all hoped on the booze cruise, a tiny pink boat that holds 50 people. Beer is 1E and everyone gets very drunk. The first stop was a huge rock were people went cliff jumping. The next stop was a bat cave that you could swim through and the last stop was a little private beach. The boat ride was crazy and got a very wild we got back at 6. After the cruise we went home showered and got dressed in our pink togas for the toga party later that night. At the toga party we all were force fed more ozuo and had plates smashed on our heads while we watched Greek dancing. On Sunday we all laid on the beach and ended up getting burnt/ tan. We had to be back on the bus at 5:30 to the ferry which brought us to the cruise, then get on the bus then walk home. It was alot of traveling but it was definitely worth it. Greece was beautiful and I want to go back immediately. 

Getting to Greece

On Thursday morning all 8 of us girls took a 4 hour bus ride to a port near Venice. We then took an over night cruise ship to Greece. The cruise ship was hilarious because it was filled with Greek truck drivers who were all very sketchy looking. They were also dominating the dance floor at the club that was on the boat. The next morning when we arrived in Greece the ferry drivers were on strike so we had to wait at the dock for 4 hours! Once we finally got on the ferry which was another hour and a half ride we had to take a 20 min bus ride to the Pink Palace a world famous hostel on the Island of Corfu. As soon as you get there they give everyone a shot of ouzo which tastes like "sambouka" aka it burns your throat. We unpacked our stuff and headed down to the beach which was absolutely beautiful. We were all starving so we got some gyros and I had my first beer! I hate the taste of it so I only have a sip, but I was like I am on a beach and I feel like drinking a beer so I forced myself to drink the entire thing. After this we all ran into the water even thought it was freezing. We showered, went to dinner and then danced all evening.