I decided to take a day trip while my roommates were away on a tour. First I stopped at the market to pick up some snacks. It just happened to be the first Saturday of the month so the best biscotti was there. It is a little expensive but I splurged. I also picked up some apples for lunch. The train took about an hour and a half to get to Livorno.
Once there, however I had no idea where to go. So I walked around a little until I found a sign pointing to il mare. The ocean was about a 45 minute walk away from the train station, however when I found the water I didn't find where I could go in. I was in a port. Livorno is a small town but it is a very popular stop for cruise ships. The walk along the water was enjoyable. I did start to get a little to warm ( its October and the weather is still high eighties) when I found the smallest beach I had ever seen. The sand covered maybe 15 feet between two walls. The water felt nice on my feet, and I took a break to sit and rest. There was an abnormally high amount of beach glass on this beach and I had fun looking through it.
On I moved to a new location further down. It was not a beach but a group of rocks sticking out of the water. From my perch I could see a boat race and could feel the ocean breeze. It was a wonderful day. On top of the sites, I was able to use my Italian. Everyone in Florence speaks English better than I do Italian. In Livorno they didn't. I had a short but completely Italian conversation with two nice ladies. I am not sure they were telling the truth but I was complimented on my ability to speak. My day was spent wandering and enjoying being in Italy. It most certainly was a day well spent.
Once there, however I had no idea where to go. So I walked around a little until I found a sign pointing to il mare. The ocean was about a 45 minute walk away from the train station, however when I found the water I didn't find where I could go in. I was in a port. Livorno is a small town but it is a very popular stop for cruise ships. The walk along the water was enjoyable. I did start to get a little to warm ( its October and the weather is still high eighties) when I found the smallest beach I had ever seen. The sand covered maybe 15 feet between two walls. The water felt nice on my feet, and I took a break to sit and rest. There was an abnormally high amount of beach glass on this beach and I had fun looking through it. 
On I moved to a new location further down. It was not a beach but a group of rocks sticking out of the water. From my perch I could see a boat race and could feel the ocean breeze. It was a wonderful day. On top of the sites, I was able to use my Italian. Everyone in Florence speaks English better than I do Italian. In Livorno they didn't. I had a short but completely Italian conversation with two nice ladies. I am not sure they were telling the truth but I was complimented on my ability to speak. My day was spent wandering and enjoying being in Italy. It most certainly was a day well spent.
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