¡Mangia!

helloooo!

sorry it's been awhile.

i went on a 2 week vacay w/ my mama and aunt and instead of hashing out every step of the journey, i'm going to show highlights from the trip w/ some pics!!

the hot spots we visited: Prague, Czech Republic
                                       Budapest, Hungary
                                       Dubrovnik, Croatia
                                       Venice, Italy
                                       Florence, Italy
Enjoy! (only 4 more days until I go homeee!)

traditional czech meal right when we land...beer and (no) meat

Prague, on the Charles bridge

stopping for lunch in Budapest, Hungary

Overlooking the Adriatic Sea in Croatia

St Mark's Square, Venice!

Had to get a bag of souvenir pasta...so many pretty colors & fun shapes!

Day trip to the island of Murano where they blow glass! (and make cool Pandora charms)

Figline Valdarno (small town right outside of Florence). this is the view from the Chef's house!

me and Chef Claudio workin on some homemade gnocchi's yum!

choppin parsley & garlic for calamari & mussel broth

me and the Chef! sweetest Italian muffin man -- we made 6 courses!! including an eggplant appetizer, risotto, 2 types of pastas, seafood dish, and dessert!

Last day in Florence & of the trip :(