Monday, February 9, 2009

Pisa and Piazza Michaelangelo


Our first steps on our trek to the Leaning Tower.


The traditional pose in front of the Leaning Tower, yes I really am holding it up haha.



My favorite picture so far of Italy, the colors of the Leaning Tower and the sky are brilliant.



Walking up to see the Leaning Tower.



Our train we took to get to Pisa, only an hour away.


Statue at the top of the Piazza Michaelangelo 


View from the top of the Piazza Michaelangelo


My panoramic view of Florence, absolutely stunning.

Me on the way up to the Piazza


On the way up to the Piazza Michaelangelo.

Pisa was amazing! The leaning tower was really the only attraction in Pisa, besides their amazing pizza and gelato. It still blows me away that I've seen so many pictures of the leaning tower and I just saw it yesterday. 

Piazza Michaelangelo was about a 20 minute walk from our apartment to the top and the view is absolutely breathtaking. I would recommend this walk to anyone and everyone. I've never been so blown away by a panoramic view before, it is absolutely stunning. It made me feel like Simba looking down from Pride Rock. 

Hope these are okay for some pictures! I know that it's been awhile since I've updated, don't worry, I'll try to post some more after this upcoming weekend. We are going to Interlaken, Switzerland so I should be able to get a few good shots in that neck of the woods. 

Other than that, classes are going well, the food is amazing, I'm enjoying the beautiful, warmer weather and I still miss everyone from home :)

Have a great beginning  to the week!

Alicia Brinkman

2 comments:

  1. ALICIA!!

    I miss you like crazy! your pictures are amazing and well of course you have to hold the leaning tower up. I think Italy does you good, you're practically glowing in your pictures. I hope you adventures are panning out wonderfully. I can't wait to see more!

    Jean

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  2. Hey Alicia! Its your favorite cousin! I miss you. But I hope you are having fun. its freezing here. And we are having a snowstorm right now so you lucky. Ill talk to you later. Bye!

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