Intending to spend the weekend at home in Padova, I woke up Friday morning with no plans. I thought maybe I'd explore the city more or just lay around in my apartment...BUT of course I couldn't resist when Meghan asked if I wanted to go to Bologna with her and a few other people.
Bologna is a city about an hour and a half by train from Padova. It's a bit bigger and felt more touristy, but not bad. It only cost us 8 euro each way to get there! Well worth it too...
We arrived in Bologna at about 1pm and immediately went in search of food. People told us you can find some of the best food in Italy there, and we definitely came close. I had a Pizza for lunch that was amazing!!! We continued to explore the city all day, but had no clue where to go or what there was to see (we literally just woke up and got on the train). Just walking down the street we stumbled upon this AMAZING cathedral. It is very simple on the outside and then the minute you step inside it is out of this world. I have already seen about a dozen cathedrals and probably have about 50 more to see, but they still never cease to amaze me! I just can't believe that you can just walk down the street here and stumble upon something so beautiful. It seems like the people here take it for granted; but, you would never find anything like this in Seattle, that's for sure!
We also climbed up a tower over looking the entire city of Bologna. It was a great view, and not a cloud in the sky so we could see perfectly. It was a long trek up winding wooden staircases but we made it in one piece! After this we decided all that exercise deserved some gelato! And then Meghan, Lauren and I wanted to shop of course but the guys didnt. So we headed off to the markets and they headed off to an Irish Pub they found. The markets in Bologna are huge and much different than any I have seen yet. They have tons of shoes for really cheap! I was so tempted to buy stuff, but I restrained myself. Meghan got a cute pair of flats for only 10 euro!!!
After shopping, we took advantage of Italian Happy hour because we didnt feel like spending a lot on dinner after an expensive lunch. Basically, you pay like 6 euro for 1 drink and you get unlimited food! They had pizza, cheese, salads, cous-cous, and more! The guys were in heaven, they went back about 6 times each. The question of the day was...where is the Bologna? As in oscar meyer? Well, we discovered it finally at this happy hour. They had little sandwhiches with just foccacia and bologna. Not the best, but hey, when in Bologna you must eat bologna!!!
We got a late train home and had our first experience with "boxed wine." The guys really wanted to try it and it is easy to transport, so we got some boxes for the train. I felt like I was back in elementary school with a juice box, but this was not juice. It was disgusting! Worst tasting wine I have ever had. Then again, it is only 1.05 euro a box! But we have had really good wine in Padova for 2-5 euro a bottle. It was a great day all in all and I am happy I got the chance to experience Bologna!
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