lazy, lazy days.

I think my favorite thing to do here is just wander aimlessly through the markets. Just to see what is there, and smell the food and leather. I love the haggling too, and how everyone tries to outdo their neighbors. I think it is very exciting, though I am not very good at it. I did get the first step of my Christmas shopping started though, which is good. Unfortunately, those were the easy ones.
I did find the most delicious lunch though today. Little mini pearl onions that were caramelized whole with carrots. They served it with a salty pastry to contrast the sweetness of the onions. So delicious! I can't wait to go back and get some more later this week. I've also been enjoying Perche no! gelato, once I finally figured out it's hours which were not posted anywhere. The tiramisu is like eating it at the White House Grill. Only gelato and creamier. Quite amazing.
Overall the last couple days have continued to be lazy and filled with delicious food and wandering. It's just cold enough to slow you down, without driving you to indoor activities and museums. Rather enjoyable, though I feel as if I haven't done much productive here. None the less, I have enjoyed it.
I tried out the gym in the hostel last night. I'm ashamed to say how long it took me to turn on the machines. But in my defense, I had to flip the fuse, which was not written anywhere in the room. I just stumbled onto it by chance. I was excited to see that I really am in much better shape than I was when I left. I ran, actually ran, on the treadmill for 20 minutes no problem! And my friends can tell you what an accomplishment that is.
I had intended to go up to Fiesole today, but when I got to the ticket office I discovered it was closed on Sundays, and they don't let you buy tickets on the bus here. Signs all over the internet warning you of this. If I had known I would have bought a ticket yesterday. Oh well, if the weather holds good to tomorrow I will try again.
I have to wonder though, if I am this lazy here now, what am I going to be like in Iceland, with almost no daylight, and much colder. I have a feeling I will be good for nothing! Still, it will be a fun experience and I am ready to go, crazy or not.