Getting use to living in Florence

For the past few days we have had orientation to get use to the city and living like we are actually from Florence. We have learned to use the train station, how to live with no AC, some italian culture, and how to be very safe in this beautiful place. We have learned to shop in the market and small grocery stores. Tonight we are planning on cooking our first meal at home, this could be interesting since we do not cook and have had a hard time learning to work everything. the city is absolutely beautiful and we see much of it on our 25 minute walk from our apartment on Via Venezia, we are Building number four (You may be able to Google map it). We pass the academia and the Duomo on our way to meet everyone at the Piazza Della Signoria. Which is right near The H am M! hahaha, but don't worry this is not my main concern on this trip.haha. Our apartment is small and at the top of 105 , so we may not be at the gym but trust me it is a long way up at the end of the day. We got new neighbors yesterday that are from California! Oh did i mention we can see the Italian country side and mountains from our windows on the east side of our building, but i think that has a lot to do with how high we are up! Today we have our first class at 4, I hope I can actually fake being an artist and pick-up some skills!! On Thursday we are going to the Winery and I am very excited to see this place! I will write soon! Ciao......