Hey everyone! Thanks for more messages! I love hearing from everyone and I'm glad people are enjoying this!

Aunt susan to answer your question from before I didn't set up the slide show, I just post my pictures and the website takes care of all that. I haven't even seen what the slideshow looks like! And Uncle Paul, I am loving all the Italian words!

Aunt Sharon, I'll see what I can learn for Uncle Bill...haha Also I am learning how to make about 8 things a week(and I get allthe recipes) so hopefully I'll be able to pass my cooking exam when I get home!

All these comments about Italian men are histerical!I'll stay away from the scary ones and only talk to the normal ones, that way everyone is happy :)

Thanks for evrything you posted. Love you guys!

Hi Katy - Well it looks like your adjusting to Italy well. I'm so jealous!! The pictures are beautiful and I can't wait to show Dave. Keep having fun and make sure you find a nice Italian hottie! Can't wait to read the next entry in your blog.

Love, Cousin Jenn

Hi Katy, I am so glad to see you are having fun and sharing your experience with us poor suckers stuck at work. Uncle Bill wants to know how you say some words.. ug oh no never mind. I love the pictures with your captions - I am learning from both the pictures and your blog. I can't imagine why mom would tell you to stay away from Italian men as obviously she didn't. Do well in school - There will be a cooking exam when you get home. Keep posting pictures and write more too. We are all very proud of you. Love Aunt Sharon

Hi Katy, it is so much fun seeing your pictures and reading your blog. You have done so much already! It's too bad the Pope wasn't home when you stopped by! Keep having fun and keep telling us about it. Your news is way more pleasurable than what we hear on the news at home these days. Stay away from those Italian men! xxxooo Mom

Salve! Katy, or should I say...Buon giorno! or Buona sera!, Come va? You don't have to answer that as I can tell from your recent blog. :-) I cannot believe you've been in Italia for a little over two weeks and you've seen and done a ton, OMG. That is awesome, it appears you're having a BLAST and I am so psyched you're taking the time to share all the cool stories, facts about the places you're visiting and of course the pics. I can tell you are having a great time, cooking, eating, shopping, eating, cooking and touring oh yah, and of course schooling... I look forward to your next trip to Capri + Sorrento + Pompei and the blog that follows. Amore, Lo Zio Paolo (italia vs LZP) LOL

Love U.P. :-D

Hello everyone!! Thanks so much for posting messages i was very surprised at how many i got! I will keep posting about my trip as much as I can :-)

so 2 comments...

1) gnocci & eggplant are legit my favorite foods, i'm so jealous you get all that good food all the time!

2) the cafe/guitar thing sounds like so much funnnn...supposedly there was some rock concert here recently so i'm gonna try to find out when the next one is cuz you know how i love concerts!!

glad to here you're having fun! hope to talk to you soon!

Hi Katy,

I really enjoyed watching your slide show. How do you get the photos to move like that? I felt like I was watching a professional travel show! I can't wait to hear about your visit to Rome and see more photos. I especially like the cathedral ones and their history. Your hotel was a lot nicer than the one I stayed in 30 years ago. I remember having to put in a coin for 3 minutes of hot water in the shower. However, there's nothing like walking out your front door right into Italy! Enjoy it all and good luck with your classes. Love, Aunt Susan

Hi Katy, We just spent the day in Maine with your grandparents. (Paul, Fran, Andrew, James, Auntie Connie) I see you are having fun! Enjoy every moment! It will be over before you know it! xo, Cousin Franny in Mansfield

Katie,

The photos are fabulous....enjoy! What a wonderful experience. Will return for updates.

cousin Janice

Hi Kate! Love the pictures. I can see you are suffering and extremely homesick ;).

How old is your apt building? Good luck on your first day of school!

xxxooo mom

Hi Katy, You're finally in Italy, that's awesome!! Good Luck during your stay and travels around Italy, have tons of fun, bring back lots of good recipies and stories. Happy trails, Love UP