http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxGfF-Y1-v4&sns=em
I took this video today but cant figure out how to post it from my iPad.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Pics
Florence in background
Appetizer with dinner - creamy tomato soup, cold...delish!
Looking down on the city
Church that look down on city
First full day
This morning we went on a long walk to th Piazzala Michaelango (not sure of the spelling) where we could see the entire city from above. I got some great pics that i will post a few later. Then we had class and went on a tour of the market, which was awesome! Fresh fruits, veggies, meat, pasta, etc. I will be going back there. Glenda and I stopped in a sandwich shop, he called it an "Italian Subway" and I'm pretty sure the guy working asked me out to have a glass of wine. He was being really friendly and said that he is free at dinnertime and likes to have a glass of wine with customers sometimes. I had to smile at that.
It was a full day but very fun and inrormative. Stay tuned!
It was a full day but very fun and inrormative. Stay tuned!
Monday, May 16, 2011
We finally made it today. After lots of airline problems yesterday, we spent the night in London and had a flight out to Florence this morning. What a crazy mess! Over two days spent waiting in airports because the airlines don't communicate well with each other.
But here we are and it's amazing! I can't describe it except amazing.I already ate pizza twice, ate gelato, and walked around the city a litle. Tomorrow will be an exciting day, there is a lot planned!
I tried using some Italian phrases, I did ok. I just need more practice.
But here we are and it's amazing! I can't describe it except amazing.I already ate pizza twice, ate gelato, and walked around the city a litle. Tomorrow will be an exciting day, there is a lot planned!
I tried using some Italian phrases, I did ok. I just need more practice.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Arrivederci
So it has been a long, eventful day so far and we've only been on one flight.
I arrived at the STL airport at 9 am to find out our first flight to Chicago was cancelled. Because that flight was cancelled, it would make us miss our next flight to Rome. They could get us on the next flight to Chicago but there wasn't enough room for 22 people on the next flight to Rome. So after 5 hours of waiting at the ticket counter, we got a new plan. STL to NY Laguardia then take a shuttle to NY JFK then to London Heathrow then to Rome. Then a train ride from Rome to Florence. Whew! I am sitting in NY typing this right now. I think everyone will be relieved once we finally get to Florence tomorrow night. I know I am tired and we still quite a long way to go.
We should he boarding the flight soon, so my next blog will come straight from Italy. Arrivederci United States!
I arrived at the STL airport at 9 am to find out our first flight to Chicago was cancelled. Because that flight was cancelled, it would make us miss our next flight to Rome. They could get us on the next flight to Chicago but there wasn't enough room for 22 people on the next flight to Rome. So after 5 hours of waiting at the ticket counter, we got a new plan. STL to NY Laguardia then take a shuttle to NY JFK then to London Heathrow then to Rome. Then a train ride from Rome to Florence. Whew! I am sitting in NY typing this right now. I think everyone will be relieved once we finally get to Florence tomorrow night. I know I am tired and we still quite a long way to go.
We should he boarding the flight soon, so my next blog will come straight from Italy. Arrivederci United States!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
My bags are packed (mostly)
This is my last blog post (or maybe next to last if I write a blog from the airport before we take off) in the United States.
The next blog will come to all my American friends and family from all the way across the Atlantic. That made me just realize this is my first trip across the Atlantic, first trip to another country (that border town in Mexico that we visited on spring break doesn't count; oh and don't tell my Dad that I went there), first trip to Europe, and so on and so on, you get the point.
I weighed my suitcase tonight, although it's only 95% packed, but it weighed 39.4 lbs. My goal was less than 40 lbs so I will have room to bring some olive oil back. I thought about shipping some things back, but we'll see how cost-efficient that will be.
I have a few last minute stressful things to take care of - mowing the grass once before I leave and those last minute packing things to get - but the stress is subsiding and I'm getting much more excited!
I found out on Saturday that I will have to do some homework while I'm over there because we are starting our July class session with pre-July readings. I'm taking my books with me and hope to get those things done in some of my free time. But, on the same note, I don't want to sit around with my nose in a book when I have all the excitement of Florence around me! I am hoping to get one assignment done before I leave, one in the airport in Chicago, and that leaves me with only one other one to do.
My whirlwind summer is beginning so quickly. My goal is to enjoy Italy as much as I possibly can while taking a lot of pictures and making a lot of memories (and keeping track of them here!)
Buon viaggio! (happy travels!)
The next blog will come to all my American friends and family from all the way across the Atlantic. That made me just realize this is my first trip across the Atlantic, first trip to another country (that border town in Mexico that we visited on spring break doesn't count; oh and don't tell my Dad that I went there), first trip to Europe, and so on and so on, you get the point.
I weighed my suitcase tonight, although it's only 95% packed, but it weighed 39.4 lbs. My goal was less than 40 lbs so I will have room to bring some olive oil back. I thought about shipping some things back, but we'll see how cost-efficient that will be.
I have a few last minute stressful things to take care of - mowing the grass once before I leave and those last minute packing things to get - but the stress is subsiding and I'm getting much more excited!
I found out on Saturday that I will have to do some homework while I'm over there because we are starting our July class session with pre-July readings. I'm taking my books with me and hope to get those things done in some of my free time. But, on the same note, I don't want to sit around with my nose in a book when I have all the excitement of Florence around me! I am hoping to get one assignment done before I leave, one in the airport in Chicago, and that leaves me with only one other one to do.
My whirlwind summer is beginning so quickly. My goal is to enjoy Italy as much as I possibly can while taking a lot of pictures and making a lot of memories (and keeping track of them here!)
Buon viaggio! (happy travels!)
Monday, May 2, 2011
Closer...and closer
I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous for a 9 1/2 hour flight from Chicago to Rome in less than 2 weeks. Here are some reasons why:
1. I've never flown that long or even close to it.
2. I hate breathing in that stale air, I don't even really get air sickness but breathing in the air makes me feel yucky. I need fresh air!
3. While I am glad that Bin Laden was killed, it makes me wonder what's going to happen next. I feel like his network may retaliate or seek revenge in some ways. It scares me.
4. The time change is really going to mess me up. I am going to try to get some sleep on the plane but I am a light sleeper and I really do like my sleep in my bed!
I'm still practicing my Italian phrases but it's hard. I can at least say please (per favore), thank you (grazie), hello (ciao), goodbye (arrivederci), excuse me (mi scusi). I don't know how in the world I am going to order food or buy things while I'm there. I may just have to point! Hopefully some of the Italians can speak English!
1. I've never flown that long or even close to it.
2. I hate breathing in that stale air, I don't even really get air sickness but breathing in the air makes me feel yucky. I need fresh air!
3. While I am glad that Bin Laden was killed, it makes me wonder what's going to happen next. I feel like his network may retaliate or seek revenge in some ways. It scares me.
4. The time change is really going to mess me up. I am going to try to get some sleep on the plane but I am a light sleeper and I really do like my sleep in my bed!
I'm still practicing my Italian phrases but it's hard. I can at least say please (per favore), thank you (grazie), hello (ciao), goodbye (arrivederci), excuse me (mi scusi). I don't know how in the world I am going to order food or buy things while I'm there. I may just have to point! Hopefully some of the Italians can speak English!
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