Photos by Grace Mackesey, (University of Wisconsin), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2022
![Grace and Anessa posing with bottles of wine in front of sunset](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Sunset-from-Piazzale-Michelangelo_Florence_Street-Scene_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
People say you can’t leave Florence without watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo. Anessa and I learned why this is the case.
![Rissota with bone marrow and sparkiling water](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Safffron-Risotto_Florence_Food_Grace-Macke.jpg)
People say it is sacrilege to visit Milan without trying saffron risotto with bone marrow. I would have to agree.
![Meat and cheese on a board](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-cured-meat-and-cheeses_Florence_Food_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
When I was in Como, I wanted to try the region’s specialties. Therefore, I tasted various local cured meats and cheeses.
![Sunset over top of a city street](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer_Sunset-in-Como_Florence_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
When I was leaving Como, I caught the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen.
![Grace posing on bridge in front of Arno river](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Arno-River_Florence_Street-Scene_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
It has become a tradition to take pictures along the Arno River on our way to dinner. This view will never get old.
![The Eiffel tower lit up yellow at night](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Eiffel-Tower_Florence_Day-Trip_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
I got to spend this past weekend in Paris. We watched a proposal by the Eiffel tower.
![Girl on someone's shoulders during outdoor concert](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Lollapalooza-in-Paris_Florence_Day-Trip_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
While in Paris, we went to Lollapalooza. I got to see some of my favorite artists.
![Caitlyn smiling at pasta on the counter as she stands behind the glass](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Fresh-made-pasta_Florence_Food_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
My friend and her parents visited Florence this week. I took them to a restaurant we frequent. In this picture, you can see Caitlyn admiring the freshly, hand-made pasta.
![Caitlyn at the piano](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Playing-Piano_Florence_Grace-Mackesey-473x1024.jpg)
After dinner, we went back to their hotel where Caitlyn played the piano and sang.
![Grace on a busy street](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Summer-Laduree-in-paris_Florence_Day-Trip_Grace-Mackesey.jpg)
In Paris, I made sure to stop by Laduree to pick up some macaroons.