Exam was cosi cosi (so-so), but praise God the worst is over! Afterward, my roommate and I went on a walk through the city. On a crowded central street bustling with shops and pedestrians, we ended up running into one of our Italian guides from yesterday, Emanuele, on his bike! He asked where we were going, and we told him we were looking for "un supermercato". He promptly showed us how to get to a couple different stores and introduced us to Puga, which supposedly serves the best pizza in town. He also showed us where he lives and told us to come by if we ever need anything.

I LOVE being able to say that I ran into a friend in downtown Florence!!! This city truly is starting to feel like home...

To my parents: I just want you guys to know that we are being well cared for. Today, randomly, I needed two things: tape and a cough drop. All I had to do was walk upstairs to Alessio's office, and he had both for me! The staff has made everything so easy and been so helpful. They've truly gone above and beyond :) So no need to worry about anything!!!

Love to all!