I have finally made it to Florence, Italy! The journey getting here was a learning experience and quite eventful to say the least. The last few days have consisted of getting settled into my apartment, meeting my 4 new roommates and finding my way around the amazing and beautiful city of Florence.
On my way home from a long day of venturing around Florence, Alex (my roommate) and I came across a wine and cheese shop with many free samples. Being new to Florence, we got sucked in (the samples were delcious!). We bought Chianti (wine), salami, and a twist to a classic cheese cheese with red grapes on the outside.
Once we made it home all of my roommates and I made dinner and taste tested everything, it was delizios!
Close up of the grapes encrusted on the outside of the cheese.
A plethora of carefully crafted cheeses
SALAMI!!
The view from my apartement
A quick prayer for travelers: Lord Jesus be my companion, guide, and guardian during my journey; deliver and protect me from all danger, misfortune and temptation; that being so defended by Your divine power I may have a successful journey and arrive safely at my destination. For You are where I place my trust. Amen 🙂
Ciao!
-Niki
Olive Oil and Feta 
Great pictures!
Thanks to someone for encouraging me to get a real
camera!! :0
A real camera for a real food journalist. Liked your prayer. It is different having you on another continent, but I am adjusting and know you are doing a great thing.
So glad you’re blogging! So there are five of you? Show us some pics of your apartment and roommates. I’m remembering how much I love Floence. Looking forward to following your experiences. Thanks for the evocative photos and the lovely prayer.
Yes, there are five of us. I will get some more pics out soon! 🙂
Glad you got there safley and have a good time.
doug
I will Uncle Doug! Miss you and hope you are doing well!!
Mia wants a slice of salami! Great pictures.
She would love it! Thank you, my dad talked me into buying a new camera right before I left!
Hi Niki!!! So glad you are exploring the countryside!! The food looks fabulous, what an education you are receiving in fresh, fine food. I always believed the more simple, the better. May God bless your time in Italy and keep you safe!
Love, Vicki
The simpler the better, I totally agree! Thank you Vicki! Hope you are doing well.
Lots of love,
Niki