6/13/2018 0 Comments May 14Before checking out of my first hotel at 11 am, I decided to make a reservation for 1 at Il Gatto e la Volpe, a restaurant near the Duomo. It allowed me to kill sometime before our check in at 3 pm, so I checked my luggage in to the new hotel, Hotel Arizona, and walked over. After a delicious lunch, I walked back to the hotel, took a nap, and met my wonderful group and roommate, Hana. Looking back, it is hard to believe that we only met a few weeks ago. By the end of the trip, we were extremely close. I am incredibly thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know her and 18 other amazing individuals.
Before our welcome dinner, we got to know each other over apertivo- a magic hour (or two) of Italian tradition that I miss very much. The idea of the apertivo is simple and beautiful- it is a very social and functional way of meeting with loved ones before dinner over hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail. Florence/Italy Tip #6: For those who find themselves feeling extremely hungry before dinner, the apertivo is perfect for you. Often times, hors d'oeuvres are complimentary at most bars/small eateries with the purchase of a drink. The Spritz, said to have originated in Venice under the Austrian Empire, is a popular apertivo drink that typically mixes Aperol, sparkling white wine, and soda.
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