All semester, I've looked at the view out of my kitchen window and off my rooftop terrace. Far in the distance, there is a hilltop town dotted with steeples and forests. I have always thought it looked so tiny, so far away. And I was always curious what it was. It wasn't until Deanna and I had completed the 3 hour hike to the top of Fiesole that I realized I had hiked to that mysterious little town!
It was a brutal but beautiful walk. Luca, our guide, talked to us about Italian culture, studies, etc. But mainly, it was refreshing to escape Florence and get some fresh air. And the air really was difference once we got out of the city center. Our first stop on the trek was a small natural park, where we walked through the grass (very rare for us to see) and watched pigeons and turtles sunbathe alongside a small pond. Then, we continued our trek.
After arriving to Fiesole and taking a small break, we wandered through some trails off in the woods, winding up to some caves and ending at the very cliff where Leonardo da Vinci once tried his famous flying machine. After the long and exhausting hike, we rewarded ourselves with gelato.
Now, when I wash my dishes (avoiding the piles of moldy dishes left by my wonderfully hygienic roommates), I look out into the distance and see...Fiesole.
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