Florence, Italy
The wine, in gold and ruby hues, sparkled in our glasses, a perfect background to our meal of rich Italian sauces, freshly made pasta, cooked al dente, and pizza piled with globs of melting mozzarella cheese and perfectly ripe tomatoes.
Dantes quickly became our beloved pizzeria as it was where students of Florence University dined as friends of the owner, enjoyed wine free of charge, and walked out the door adorned in complimentary Dantes’ shirts and hats.
By the time we left the restaurant that first night there, we had witnessed a wedding proposal and the owner, Honey, had invited us to his personal table to toast to the chef’s birthday.
A perfect memory from a perfect adventure.
I could inundate you with pictures and stories from this incredible intercession trip, but I think I will do Italy justice by leaving my post beautiful and simple.
My advice: Attend USD’s second year experience, and tell Honey I say hello!
