Sounds like you had a great time at the Cinque Terre. Some day we'll have to go there. Thanks again for all the wonderful pictures! Can't wait for the next post.

We are not seeing your sketches so hope that you can bring some home for us to see.
Love Grandma and PopPop

Jessie:
Wow! Your sketches are incredible! Great job! Did you get that from your Dad?

It doesn't seem like you eat much beef. Beef would not be my first choice when going out to dinner, but in Florence you must try the bistecca. It was the best steak I ever had in my life. The restaurants cut the steak right off the cow. It sounds gross, but it was so fresh and delicious. I encourage you to try it. You and a roommate could probably share a steak. Just a warning, they serve it really rare.

IEnjoy!

Love,
Auntie Sue

Your sketches are wonderful honey. The artist in you is coming out.

Hi Jessie, I have been enjoying your posts. Let me know if you see any paintings by a female Artist from the early 1600s by the name of Artemisia Gentileschi, she was a very successful female artists when woman were typically not recognized. Also there was a lot of scandal surrounding her when she brought her rape case to trial, unheard of to be that outspoken. Very interesting lady and favorite of the Medicis! I am reading a book about her now. She enjoyed great success in Florence. Two Paintings...The Conversion of the Magdalene, and Judith and Her Maidservant are in Pitti Palace. Uffizi Gallery has her painting, Judith and Holofernes. Enjoy!!!

We are so happy that you are taking advantage of all that you can. memories that you will have forever. Can't wait to see you.
Love Grandma and PopPop

Sunday night Skype sounds good honey. Enjoy Venice, it is so beautiful.

Sounds like you had a great time in Lucca! I'll leave my Skype running all weekend, so just try us at any time. If we're not around, leave a Skype chat and we'll respond.

So niceto read the daily up dates and know that you are well.I'm reading Dan Brown's Inferno and it takes place in Florence and Venice. Lots of Love
Grandma and PopPop

Are you going to Venice this weekend

Thanks for the blogs...its great to read about what you're up to and the pictures are wonderful. Keep it coming!

Miss you honey. Food looks yummy. Enjoy