Hi Everyone!I am really sorry I have not updated this in forever but we are busy constantly and have very limited internet access. Excuses, excuses, I know. Anyways.. So this past weekend me and a few others decided to be adventurous and take on Venice and Cinque Terre all in the same weekend. Not only this but to only stay in a hostel one out of the three nights. Our itinterary: leave Thursday night at 11pm on a night train to VeniceArrive in Venice at 5:30am ...

Hi Everyone, This past weekend was our first adventure outside of Rome. On Friday morning we woke up bright and early to catch a train to Naples and then on to Pompeii. The ruins were amazing and you'll have to check out my pictures of those. I'll do my best to explain what you're looking at. Our guide for this tour was a very interesting man to say the least. He was very touchy feely and got right in your face when he was talking to you. Let me just say I did...

Hi Everyone, I'd like to start by warning you that there will be a lot of history in this post. If you find it boring, I apologize. You'll be glad to know that I am finally adding some substantial pictures… it's about time! We had our first history class yesterday and I think that class will be somewhat of a whirlwind. Our teacher, Jan, has been on the History Channel (or Discovery, I forget which one) lending his expertise about Rome. The class is going ...

Hello everyone, I am sorry I haven't kept this updated; however my internet situation has proven to be quite challenging. Dilit, our language school, is our only connection and their hours are less than desirable. No internet after 8pm, on weekends, and their newest addition, no internet from 1-2:30pm to leave room in the dining area for those who actually wish to eat. It seems fair but when it takes you a half hour to get to school and have so many people to ke...

Hello :)I made it here safe. It's been a crazy time so far.. it was rough getting my stuff from the airport to my apartment. Our first night we didn't have a whole lot of time to do anything but we took a walk (a couple blocks) to St. Peter's Square at night.. it was really cool. Today we had a tour with our language teacher of the ancient city center which was interesting but I was sick.. I felt better after walking around though and I feel good now. I have pict...