SATURDAY 31 JULY 2010
Judith, Amy, and I adventured around the Duomo today in search of a flea market and gelato. We caught the end of the market - a small square packed with old furniture and army surplus - and will return later for photos. Dark chocolate gelato is delicious, but coconut is still my favorite. Shaina has heard about a mysterious cheese gelato that I am now quite curious about. Prior to our downtown expeditions, we braved the enormous COOP grocery store in main Florence. I had become so used to the teeny shop here in Lisio that the Grand Daddy Coop was daunting! Hands down the largest grocery (non-bulk) I've ever seen. The baskets had wheels and one long handle, and carts were equipped with a carrier for a hand-scanner. They had everything but oats, and it was all very fairly priced. Most everything is rounded to half euro fractions, none of that 99 cent bull.
In town, Amy and I sat outside a bar and people-watched. Well, I people-watched while she dog-watched. Disgruntled, mangy pigeons eyed us from atop their iron worked perch. Amy cooed at little dogs and I giggled at sharp-dressed men. We both chatted about fashion and the city.
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