TODAY IS THE DAY! As can be seen from the picture,although my parents aren't, at least Kelly is sad that I'm leaving.. We are currently on our way to the Miami Airport where my flight leaves at 1:45. I'll get into New York at 5:00, and be off to Milan by 6:15. The plane gets into Milan at 8:30 am (2:30 our time..yikes). I will have to catch a train to my apartment and drop my stuff off before leaving for Sirmione with the group at 4:00. Off to a long day of trav...

I cannot believe I finally get to leave for Italy in 4 DAYS! Who thought I could be so excited to leave the beautiful, sunny South Florida during the summer? I have been dreaming of this trip my whole life, but it seems surreal that it is so close to actually happening. While it is a bit daunting to think about flying to a foreign country where I do not even know the language, the potential for exploration and adventure excites me. I have not even started packing...