Time passes slowly here, which I suppose is a good thing. I can't believe we've only been here 16 days. I'm still trying to discern my realtionship with the city, something that is likely to change with each day. Thusfar, I am impressed with the age of the city and am baffled by the easy integration of old and new. I also love the combinations of color, texture, and geometry that I've found. Jana's first project has been a good excuse to look for these juxtapositions, though I think artists are naturally more observant than most people anyway. At the moment, the Arno is my favorite part of the city. I say hello to it like an idiot every time I see it. My least favorite part of Florence is the smell(s) I encounter everywhere. A mixture of mildew, urine, sweat, smoke, and occasionally, dog shit. Though I guess the food makes up for it. My homestay family is great, if a little loud. Jane and I are becoming more comfortable with everyone. I look forward to getting to know the people and the city better in the coming weeks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64174014@N00/
(pictures pertaining to first project of compilation stage)
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