wait, this place actually exists?

my roommates and i hopped on a train to pisa a couple of weeks ago. when i was here last with family, i didnt get to see the actual town or important places in pisa because our hotel was up in the middle of nowhere (you all remember) so naturally, i was really excited. we weave through the streets to find the tower (get lost) even though there were obvious signs everywhere...and finally see him peeking over the tops of the buildings. 

upon walking up to the leaning tower of pisa, i was struck with this-place-doesnt-exist-in-real-life-syndrome. this is a reoccurring thing that has been happening to me lately (in rome i felt this was too which i will tell you all about soon). after taking our cliche leaning tower pictures, we sprawled in the grass (perfectly green and wonderful to see because grass and trees are very few and far between in florence) and ate gelato. perfect friday.