Getting around Florence, Italy!

Introduction:

The two main types of transportation are walking and public transportation. The only cars I see on the streets are mainly taxis! I will go more in detail about both, but the mode of transportation is different compared to California. 

How do people get around?:

In Italy, everyone walks or takes the bus. For me, it takes about 15 minutes to walk to school every morning and I really enjoy a nice stroll in the city. It is nice and quiet in the morning as everyone is just starting their day which is a nice contrast to how crowded it gets at night. I also walk to the grocery store, to the bank, or anywhere else that I need to go. Not only am I helping the environment, but this is also good exercise for all the ice cream I am eating!

Have any of you ridden the public bus before? I don't remember the last time I did before Italy! I volunteer at a welcome center outside of Florence, so I take the bus quite often. It is about a 30-minute bus ride every time, which is not too bad. A lot more people ride the bus here compared to California, so it is always hard to find a seat. It is crowded, but it is safe and I enjoy using the bus to get around. 

How did I feel when I tried this way of getting around?:

When I first came to Italy, I saw people walking everywhere and riding the bus. I was nervous and scared.

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