This was one of my favorite moments of the entire trip.. I wish the environment could be shown.. but it was dark..
Sunday, September 21, 2008
ROMA PHOTOS
Ice water at Hard Rock
In the Borghese Gardens
After Jessica's pictures dissapeared.. (we still had to have a pic at the Fontaine de Trevi)
Colosseum at night
Victor Emmanuele Monument.. my favorite building in Rome
me being a statue in the vatican museum
our welcome drink
inside the colosseum
our breakfast in bed... the sugar was in heart shaped packets.
the sign for climbing the cupola... it's small but under the five euro... the green words say 321 steps
at the top
our room
seriously my favorite people... i miss them
Amy Chavasse
David Capps
POLA!!!
loving it
a got tan
this picture just doesn't do him justice.. but i promise.. this guy looks just like patrick dempsey.. the first time i saw him i said """ OH MCDREAMY" and it stuck.. everyone started calling him that.
Bob Boross
Arati (kathak teacher)
Jessica making Nutella cake... as gross as it looks, it was wonderful
cathedral in Sienna
my self-timered beach shot... looks like botticelli
my favorite time of day when the sea and sky blend together
that is the view from MY ROCK... the feet at the bottom give you perspective of where i really was
our sweet little home... the top right window.. partially hidden by the tree was mine
100000000 tiny diamonds on the sea in Castiglioncello 
Our palace in Florence... mine and Jessica's suite
pic from the Ponte Vecchio
My favorite picture from the trip... Every time I see it I long to be there.August 2, 2008 1:56 a.m.
BOO! I'm in the airport now waiting to leave. Today, started out as another wonderful day!! We decided to treat ourselves, since we were staying in the most luxurious hotel ever (insert sarcasm) and sleep in until 9:00 a.m. When we woke up, we ate in the kitchen/breakfast area.
Our hotel was hood! The balcony door wouldn't even lock. I freaked because I imagined some masked man coming in and killing us (CSI?). So we stacked all our bags in front of it. I fell asleep to MTV. If anything, our room had good AC. I woke up shivering.
After breakfast in bed at Prestige Guest House, packaged croissants and bottled juice isn't what I had in mind for a place that cost 15 euro more per night, but it was good and I had a good homemade espresso. After checking out, we took the train to Termini Stazione to store the backpacks we were clarrying clothes for Rome in. When we got there the line was really long.
We stopped at the claim section to know how much money to withdraw for our stuff and we freaked out!!!! The man told us it would be roughly 20 Euro per bag, per day, which would end up being so expensive. We were worried about it all day.
After that, we took the metro back to Piazza Barberini and walked down Via Veneto Vittorio to Hard Rock Cafe!! HEAVEN!!! We got there and decided to eat lunch. It was so, so wonderful. We ordered water and actually got two glasses with ICE and a straw. I literraly almost cried sheer tears of joy. I miss free-flowing water so much. I can't wait to stand at my fridge and drink excessive amounts of ice-cold water. I feel so dehydrated. Beyond that we also had Heinz squeeze ketchup and French's mustard for our oh-so crispy fries!!!! It made me so happy. I love Italian. It has always been my favorite, but the menu selection at most places is sparse. A few more pasta dishes and I will turn into a noodle. After lunch, I got my dad a city shirt and we walked to The Borghese Gallery.
It was exciting to see a different side of Rome... not quite so touristy. We got there really early...so I read through a guide in the gift shop! I loved the art and the villa was spectacular. I can't even imagine living somewhere like that! My favorite sculpture was Rape of the Port___ something something. There was so much detail and it really looked so real. My favorite painting (there were two) 1. cupid with a women and bees and 2. cupid and venus blindfolded which (according to the guide) represents that love is blind.
We walked back to the Pantheon where we went to a famous gelato place. I got three flavors... cioccolato bianco (white chocolate), after eight, and champagne. One I got because I didnt know waht it was and two because I just wanted to taste. Champagne was runny and strong. After eight was intense mint and cioccolato biano was perfect. We walked in the Pantheon, just a quick little stop then moved to the Fontaine de Trevi, where the day took a dark turn.......
I was sarting to take a pic of Jess tossing in coins and I thought she should change her settings to s quicker shutter speed. Well,... somehow some function which deletes the entire memory card was pressed....
Needless to say, she freaked out! six weeks worth of memories were deleted. She had some good ones too. So I hopped up and announced that we were going to go visit as many sights as possible with the time we had left. We basically sprinted to the Colosseum...but she got amazing night shots... then to Victor Emanuel monument... also amazing at night. From there we walked back to the Pantheon. I withdraw 100 Euro to pay for dinner/taxi/and hopefully luggage. We ate dinner on a square in front of the Pantheon. It was beautiful. We shared a plate of mixed cheeses and a bottle of sparkling wine as our last meal in Italy...seriously a great meal. Then Jess left to withdraw money. It wouldn't work. We both freaked. I wound up having to withdraw more money to cover taxi and luggage for us both. We got to the train station (hoping Jessicas card would work) and I had to withdraw, yet again, to the 76.20 for both of us. That was better than we had imagined... thankfully.
From there, we walked outside for a taxi. The drivers started fighting over who would take us. I got mad and just walked to a car. Coming into Rome we notcied the fixed rate to Fimicino was 40 Euro. Once we were laoding up, he informed us that we had to pay metered amount for late night travel. When he said it would be only 50-60 Euro we agreed. ... Not that great a difference we thought. He took off so fast!!!!!!!!! I think he thought the faster he went the less it would charge... honestly. Now I know I exxagerate a lot, but this time I have a witness... he reached 200 KMH at one poitn.. At first I was laughing so hard I could not breathe. It was absolutely ridiculous. This man was running red lights and everything... in the center of Rome. My uncontrollable laughter turned into a panicked laugh. It was so terrible. I was seriously scared for my life.
We finally made it, coming in at a cheap and easy 100 EURO!!! I could not believe I would have to withdraw money again!!! Once we got inside, we realized that the jerk dropped us at the baggage claim!! from there we had to walk a dang mile to our ticket counter... which still isn't open (2:44 a.m.)
I don't want to leave Italy, but after this day, I can't wait to be home. I just want ice-water with lemon and a salad with ranch. Other than people, that's pretty much all I want from home.
I try not to be one of the people who misses out on the joy of Italy by whining about all the things better about home. I like it here and despite these last few hours I really don't want to leave and I will really miss it!
Our hotel was hood! The balcony door wouldn't even lock. I freaked because I imagined some masked man coming in and killing us (CSI?). So we stacked all our bags in front of it. I fell asleep to MTV. If anything, our room had good AC. I woke up shivering.
After breakfast in bed at Prestige Guest House, packaged croissants and bottled juice isn't what I had in mind for a place that cost 15 euro more per night, but it was good and I had a good homemade espresso. After checking out, we took the train to Termini Stazione to store the backpacks we were clarrying clothes for Rome in. When we got there the line was really long.
We stopped at the claim section to know how much money to withdraw for our stuff and we freaked out!!!! The man told us it would be roughly 20 Euro per bag, per day, which would end up being so expensive. We were worried about it all day.
After that, we took the metro back to Piazza Barberini and walked down Via Veneto Vittorio to Hard Rock Cafe!! HEAVEN!!! We got there and decided to eat lunch. It was so, so wonderful. We ordered water and actually got two glasses with ICE and a straw. I literraly almost cried sheer tears of joy. I miss free-flowing water so much. I can't wait to stand at my fridge and drink excessive amounts of ice-cold water. I feel so dehydrated. Beyond that we also had Heinz squeeze ketchup and French's mustard for our oh-so crispy fries!!!! It made me so happy. I love Italian. It has always been my favorite, but the menu selection at most places is sparse. A few more pasta dishes and I will turn into a noodle. After lunch, I got my dad a city shirt and we walked to The Borghese Gallery.
It was exciting to see a different side of Rome... not quite so touristy. We got there really early...so I read through a guide in the gift shop! I loved the art and the villa was spectacular. I can't even imagine living somewhere like that! My favorite sculpture was Rape of the Port___ something something. There was so much detail and it really looked so real. My favorite painting (there were two) 1. cupid with a women and bees and 2. cupid and venus blindfolded which (according to the guide) represents that love is blind.
We walked back to the Pantheon where we went to a famous gelato place. I got three flavors... cioccolato bianco (white chocolate), after eight, and champagne. One I got because I didnt know waht it was and two because I just wanted to taste. Champagne was runny and strong. After eight was intense mint and cioccolato biano was perfect. We walked in the Pantheon, just a quick little stop then moved to the Fontaine de Trevi, where the day took a dark turn.......
I was sarting to take a pic of Jess tossing in coins and I thought she should change her settings to s quicker shutter speed. Well,... somehow some function which deletes the entire memory card was pressed....
Needless to say, she freaked out! six weeks worth of memories were deleted. She had some good ones too. So I hopped up and announced that we were going to go visit as many sights as possible with the time we had left. We basically sprinted to the Colosseum...but she got amazing night shots... then to Victor Emanuel monument... also amazing at night. From there we walked back to the Pantheon. I withdraw 100 Euro to pay for dinner/taxi/and hopefully luggage. We ate dinner on a square in front of the Pantheon. It was beautiful. We shared a plate of mixed cheeses and a bottle of sparkling wine as our last meal in Italy...seriously a great meal. Then Jess left to withdraw money. It wouldn't work. We both freaked. I wound up having to withdraw more money to cover taxi and luggage for us both. We got to the train station (hoping Jessicas card would work) and I had to withdraw, yet again, to the 76.20 for both of us. That was better than we had imagined... thankfully.
From there, we walked outside for a taxi. The drivers started fighting over who would take us. I got mad and just walked to a car. Coming into Rome we notcied the fixed rate to Fimicino was 40 Euro. Once we were laoding up, he informed us that we had to pay metered amount for late night travel. When he said it would be only 50-60 Euro we agreed. ... Not that great a difference we thought. He took off so fast!!!!!!!!! I think he thought the faster he went the less it would charge... honestly. Now I know I exxagerate a lot, but this time I have a witness... he reached 200 KMH at one poitn.. At first I was laughing so hard I could not breathe. It was absolutely ridiculous. This man was running red lights and everything... in the center of Rome. My uncontrollable laughter turned into a panicked laugh. It was so terrible. I was seriously scared for my life.
We finally made it, coming in at a cheap and easy 100 EURO!!! I could not believe I would have to withdraw money again!!! Once we got inside, we realized that the jerk dropped us at the baggage claim!! from there we had to walk a dang mile to our ticket counter... which still isn't open (2:44 a.m.)
I don't want to leave Italy, but after this day, I can't wait to be home. I just want ice-water with lemon and a salad with ranch. Other than people, that's pretty much all I want from home.
I try not to be one of the people who misses out on the joy of Italy by whining about all the things better about home. I like it here and despite these last few hours I really don't want to leave and I will really miss it!
July 31, 20008
Ahhhh... Roma!!! It's beautiful and old and dirty, but so exhilarating. I love it, but I hate it! So hot and so crowded... but there's so much massive splendor everywhere I look. Sometimes it's almost too much to take in! So far, this trip has been wonderful!
After we arrived in Rome, we checked in to Prestige Guest House, which was yet another hidden treasure. It smelled wonderful. We got a welcome drink (OJ in Champagne Flukes) and some candy on a tray. Romina, the receptionist was so friendly. For breakfast, a tray of deliciousness was delivered to our room! I didn't even want to leave!!! The excitement of Rome pulled me out of the room though!
We visited the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, The Forum, and St. Peter in Chains Church. At the Colosseum, we took a tour which included Palatine Hill and partly The Forum. Our tour guide was a perv...but he's Italian... so...
We had a good dinner. We ate at Miscellanea, recommended by Rick Steves. The food was so-so, but it was cheap and fun. We got free "sexy wine" aka Strawberry Wine (made in-house). We also sat next to a crazy Canadian woman and her Irish husband. They were nice. They showed us to an amazing gelateria!! There were so many flavors. On the way there we agreed we were just going to find where it was and then wait until the next day to get some gelato... once we got inside we changed our minds... no matter how full we were, we always found room for gelato. I had grapefruit, kiwi, and raspberry!
Today we took the metro to Vatican City. We did good to figure out the subway without much help. We bought a Roma Pass which has been amazing!!! I'm still in disbelief, ... get ready for this...but at the Vatican Museum, we walked right in with no line whatsoever!!!!!
I can't believe how big that place is! It would be so easy to get lost. It was almost like sensory overload. I just wanted to see sculptures, and the Sistine Chapel. We saw it all though. I'm so glad I'm here with Jessica who also enjoys museums and learning. We had to rush somewhat to get back to 3 Coins Bed and Breakfast (should be renamed Hotel Inconvenience).
Luckily, after six whole years of waiting, I got to climb the cupola at St. Peter's Basilica. For an extra two euro, we took the elevator which cut out 200ish steps... still living 321. I was so surprised at how easy it was. We were at the top before I even realized. It kind of disappointed me. I expected to be cramping and gasping for breath by the time I made it to the top.
The stairs have been modernized, so unlike Florence, there wasn't much tight spiraling. At the top, I expected it to feel much higher. I guess those hills in Castiglioncello got my legs in shape =)
We came back to our hotel to check in and then shopped around the Spanish Steps. I got a bomb rain-coat. I can't wait to wear it! We had dinner on Campo de Fiori, which means Field of Flowers. It was nice. We walked back to our room, which was quite the haul. It was worth it. I'm tired and dirty, so shower and Notte-Notte. We saw the end of a live dance concert in front of the Pantheon.
-Notte Notte
After we arrived in Rome, we checked in to Prestige Guest House, which was yet another hidden treasure. It smelled wonderful. We got a welcome drink (OJ in Champagne Flukes) and some candy on a tray. Romina, the receptionist was so friendly. For breakfast, a tray of deliciousness was delivered to our room! I didn't even want to leave!!! The excitement of Rome pulled me out of the room though!
We visited the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, The Forum, and St. Peter in Chains Church. At the Colosseum, we took a tour which included Palatine Hill and partly The Forum. Our tour guide was a perv...but he's Italian... so...
We had a good dinner. We ate at Miscellanea, recommended by Rick Steves. The food was so-so, but it was cheap and fun. We got free "sexy wine" aka Strawberry Wine (made in-house). We also sat next to a crazy Canadian woman and her Irish husband. They were nice. They showed us to an amazing gelateria!! There were so many flavors. On the way there we agreed we were just going to find where it was and then wait until the next day to get some gelato... once we got inside we changed our minds... no matter how full we were, we always found room for gelato. I had grapefruit, kiwi, and raspberry!
Today we took the metro to Vatican City. We did good to figure out the subway without much help. We bought a Roma Pass which has been amazing!!! I'm still in disbelief, ... get ready for this...but at the Vatican Museum, we walked right in with no line whatsoever!!!!!
I can't believe how big that place is! It would be so easy to get lost. It was almost like sensory overload. I just wanted to see sculptures, and the Sistine Chapel. We saw it all though. I'm so glad I'm here with Jessica who also enjoys museums and learning. We had to rush somewhat to get back to 3 Coins Bed and Breakfast (should be renamed Hotel Inconvenience).
Luckily, after six whole years of waiting, I got to climb the cupola at St. Peter's Basilica. For an extra two euro, we took the elevator which cut out 200ish steps... still living 321. I was so surprised at how easy it was. We were at the top before I even realized. It kind of disappointed me. I expected to be cramping and gasping for breath by the time I made it to the top.
The stairs have been modernized, so unlike Florence, there wasn't much tight spiraling. At the top, I expected it to feel much higher. I guess those hills in Castiglioncello got my legs in shape =)
We came back to our hotel to check in and then shopped around the Spanish Steps. I got a bomb rain-coat. I can't wait to wear it! We had dinner on Campo de Fiori, which means Field of Flowers. It was nice. We walked back to our room, which was quite the haul. It was worth it. I'm tired and dirty, so shower and Notte-Notte. We saw the end of a live dance concert in front of the Pantheon.
-Notte Notte
July 28, 2008
My time here is almost over! I can't believe it! It seems like only yesterday, Jess and I were hauling our bags in. Before long, we made our humble abode seem like home and now we're having to leave it all behind. I'm so sad to think that I only have one day left here. I wish I could bottle this place up and take it with me. No matter what...no matter what words, 10,000 pictures or whatever, the only fair way for this beauty to be appreciated is in person. You really know what it's about when you're standing on those rocks in "dinosaur playground" and you hear the waves, breathe in the saltiness of the sea and feel that warm breeze that you know you've found a place you'll always remember.
Today was very emotional. We had our show last night and a party today rather than having class. At the party the teachers talked to us and shared some memories. Pola said we're the best group and that we're really the first to line up with her originial vision for the program. It really meant a lot. The most touching words came from her husband Adolphus. He is so cute. He made me cry... although I had been fighting it the whole time. He said, "I hope your paths do cross one day and when they do, love each other and support each other". Then, (and this is what got me) he said "always remember this moment". And I know I will. I will always always remember sitting there between Austin and Heather, as Adolphus' blue eyes teared up and his chin trembled. I know it before he said it, that was a moment I will always remember and always cherish.
I'm eternally grateful to Pola for starting this program. I'll always remember dancing beneath the wide open sky in an ampitheater on a beautiful, summer night in Castiglioncello. I will miss this place and these people so much more than I ever thought I would. If I didn't grow as a dancer, the 2800 dollars for tuition was not in vain. I am a different person. I've learned to appreciate art and movement...to see movement in sculptures, in paintings, in the landscape...to think of myself as an expressive mover who has the ability to take people on an emotional journey if I so choose. I know there is a place for me as a dancer and ProDanza gave me the confidence and passion to go find it.
Today was very emotional. We had our show last night and a party today rather than having class. At the party the teachers talked to us and shared some memories. Pola said we're the best group and that we're really the first to line up with her originial vision for the program. It really meant a lot. The most touching words came from her husband Adolphus. He is so cute. He made me cry... although I had been fighting it the whole time. He said, "I hope your paths do cross one day and when they do, love each other and support each other". Then, (and this is what got me) he said "always remember this moment". And I know I will. I will always always remember sitting there between Austin and Heather, as Adolphus' blue eyes teared up and his chin trembled. I know it before he said it, that was a moment I will always remember and always cherish.
I'm eternally grateful to Pola for starting this program. I'll always remember dancing beneath the wide open sky in an ampitheater on a beautiful, summer night in Castiglioncello. I will miss this place and these people so much more than I ever thought I would. If I didn't grow as a dancer, the 2800 dollars for tuition was not in vain. I am a different person. I've learned to appreciate art and movement...to see movement in sculptures, in paintings, in the landscape...to think of myself as an expressive mover who has the ability to take people on an emotional journey if I so choose. I know there is a place for me as a dancer and ProDanza gave me the confidence and passion to go find it.
Monday, September 1, 2008
July 25, 2008
So, I was just sleeping peacefully on my rock and I woke up because I felt something crawling on my arm!!! I woke up and there was a CRAB on my arm!!!!!!!!!! I was laying on my stomach, so I had my suit untied....you know where this is going...I was asleep and I jumped up, oh year the top was loose. At least there was only one old lady near me. I was so mad because it was the perfect rock for laying on my stomach and that was perfect. So...I moved to my afternoon rock even though it's only like 10:30 am here. I only get sun on one side at this time, but it's definitely the best rock!!Angled down...and right on the water so I get an amazing beach breeze!!
I think this is a place people dream about and they don't even know it. Especially a day like today! It's noon and I'm not even glistening. There is such a good breeze. I jsut wish I could bum a ride on one of the many boats zooming past me! I brought along a white peach for a snack. I'd never had a "Pesche bianco" until I came here and I love it. It's very tasty!
I think this is a place people dream about and they don't even know it. Especially a day like today! It's noon and I'm not even glistening. There is such a good breeze. I jsut wish I could bum a ride on one of the many boats zooming past me! I brought along a white peach for a snack. I'd never had a "Pesche bianco" until I came here and I love it. It's very tasty!
July 24, 2008
Last market day in Castiglioncello!! Luckily, I didn't have to buy any costume pieces. I bought one piece last week for Kathak. I got it at a vintage stand for only 5 euro!! It is royal blue, short sleeves, linen, with gold embroidered dots, and a fancy embroidered pattern in the middle. I really like it. I got it because I know I will wear it at home also. Other than that, I was pretty set with costuming. I will miss the market when I get home! Even not buying anything...it's fun to plunder and be jostled around in the crowd!!
I just love the ease and sense of relaxation here! It is such a wonderful shift of pace from my normally crazy-hectic schedule.
I saw a little girl at the market today who reminded me so much of Madison. She was the same size (well Madison's size when I left) she had pretty, pale skin, and white-blonde hair. It took all I had not to run over and scoop her up. I only saw her from behind because she was prissing away from her family...that too reminded me of my moon pie.
I bought a yellow watermelon at CONAD today. I've been craving watermelon since I got here and I was totally intrigued. I decided to get it. I haven't tried it yet, but I will definitely comment on it.
I'm pretty sore today. Actually, it's only like 8:30 maybe 8 and I'm going to bed!!
-Notte Notte
I just love the ease and sense of relaxation here! It is such a wonderful shift of pace from my normally crazy-hectic schedule.
I saw a little girl at the market today who reminded me so much of Madison. She was the same size (well Madison's size when I left) she had pretty, pale skin, and white-blonde hair. It took all I had not to run over and scoop her up. I only saw her from behind because she was prissing away from her family...that too reminded me of my moon pie.
I bought a yellow watermelon at CONAD today. I've been craving watermelon since I got here and I was totally intrigued. I decided to get it. I haven't tried it yet, but I will definitely comment on it.
I'm pretty sore today. Actually, it's only like 8:30 maybe 8 and I'm going to bed!!
-Notte Notte
July 21, 2008
My entire trip turned around in one day! Yesterday... my bank account told me I only had $100 left and I absolutely freaked out!!! I mean I haven't even bought presents for everyone and beyond that I wouldn't even have money to stay in Rome. I was so upset!! I tried to call my mom but my mama answered and I got emotional because I really miss her and I wasn't expecting to hear her.
So I went to bed still freaking out! O wait rewind...I stopped in the park because I didn't want to talk to anyone... I needed some alone time... I found the most beautiful spot! I'm actually glad I stopped in the park! I sat on a bench and had lots of time to unwind. It was such a pretty view from where I was. I couldn't really enjoy it thought because I was so upset, (now looking back on it... it seems I did enjoy it more than I thought I was in that moment). Eventually, I went home, when my ipod froze. I talked to Jessica. In a way it was good I found out about my money because it turns out she only had $100. We were both in the red zone.
This morning I woke up feeling defeated and beat down; exhausted. Well, I guess it helped me because all day I got comments from the teachers. On the way to class, I told myself to focus on movement. I knew I shouldn't let my worries negatively effect my classes, because they were already paid for! My little self-communication must have worked. Then at the end of the dayI called my mom and she told me she was going to help me out! A huge weight lifted from my shoulders.
I'm still going to continue to be tight with speding, but at least now I know I will be able to get home =)
So I went to bed still freaking out! O wait rewind...I stopped in the park because I didn't want to talk to anyone... I needed some alone time... I found the most beautiful spot! I'm actually glad I stopped in the park! I sat on a bench and had lots of time to unwind. It was such a pretty view from where I was. I couldn't really enjoy it thought because I was so upset, (now looking back on it... it seems I did enjoy it more than I thought I was in that moment). Eventually, I went home, when my ipod froze. I talked to Jessica. In a way it was good I found out about my money because it turns out she only had $100. We were both in the red zone.
This morning I woke up feeling defeated and beat down; exhausted. Well, I guess it helped me because all day I got comments from the teachers. On the way to class, I told myself to focus on movement. I knew I shouldn't let my worries negatively effect my classes, because they were already paid for! My little self-communication must have worked. Then at the end of the dayI called my mom and she told me she was going to help me out! A huge weight lifted from my shoulders.
I'm still going to continue to be tight with speding, but at least now I know I will be able to get home =)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
juy21, 2008
great news...
im not sunburned!! im a little pink but thats okay with me. the tan is starting and my hair is getting blonde. its so exciting for me. jess and i decided to skip improv today to visit the market in rosignano. i was very dissapointed. it was just 1000 stands of the same cheap clothes over and over. i bought my mama a present though so i guess it was worth it. i am done with grocery stores. i think i have gotten enough at this point to last me the rest of my trip. the girl at the conad...grocery store... actually knows us now. we found the best gelato place. weve sampled a lot too. ice palace on the piazza is best. for 2.50 i get three heaping flavors. yesterday i got fragola (strawberry), limone (lemon) and ananas (pineapple) it was SOOOOOO good!!! i will miss gelato when i get home. hip hop is getting better. at least i really like the teahcer. my only complaint with this program is that they dont give enough individualized corrections. i mean ive gotten some, but not as many as id hoped. im going to bed
notte notte
that means night night in italian
im not sunburned!! im a little pink but thats okay with me. the tan is starting and my hair is getting blonde. its so exciting for me. jess and i decided to skip improv today to visit the market in rosignano. i was very dissapointed. it was just 1000 stands of the same cheap clothes over and over. i bought my mama a present though so i guess it was worth it. i am done with grocery stores. i think i have gotten enough at this point to last me the rest of my trip. the girl at the conad...grocery store... actually knows us now. we found the best gelato place. weve sampled a lot too. ice palace on the piazza is best. for 2.50 i get three heaping flavors. yesterday i got fragola (strawberry), limone (lemon) and ananas (pineapple) it was SOOOOOO good!!! i will miss gelato when i get home. hip hop is getting better. at least i really like the teahcer. my only complaint with this program is that they dont give enough individualized corrections. i mean ive gotten some, but not as many as id hoped. im going to bed
notte notte
that means night night in italian
july 20, 2008
laying by the sea on the perfect sunbathing rock... this is the life... .i wish i could stay here forever....
siena was gorgeous yesterday. it was a very rushed trip though. we took a later train than we had orginially planned on. then we missed our stop on the bus so we had to stay on for the whole loop. i wasnt at all excited about the idea of riding on a bus. once we got to our stop, we ate a good lunch, and then found the tourist stops, the duomo, il campo... jess and i went inside the cathedral. it was breathtaking. i think it has moved up as my favorite. it is so ornate. i was really, really, upset to see that michelangelos moses was under recontruction so i couldnt see it. ive become a big fan of his on this trip. i loved siena. i would like to visit again when i have more time. i think i it would be spectacular at night. our train ride home was so long!! we had to make a connection in montepescali, which let us see a new place at least. when we got home i was so tired i ate some cereal and went to bed at 930. we have been on the beach all day!! I wore spf 50 this time!! Hopefully it wont be like last time.
siena was gorgeous yesterday. it was a very rushed trip though. we took a later train than we had orginially planned on. then we missed our stop on the bus so we had to stay on for the whole loop. i wasnt at all excited about the idea of riding on a bus. once we got to our stop, we ate a good lunch, and then found the tourist stops, the duomo, il campo... jess and i went inside the cathedral. it was breathtaking. i think it has moved up as my favorite. it is so ornate. i was really, really, upset to see that michelangelos moses was under recontruction so i couldnt see it. ive become a big fan of his on this trip. i loved siena. i would like to visit again when i have more time. i think i it would be spectacular at night. our train ride home was so long!! we had to make a connection in montepescali, which let us see a new place at least. when we got home i was so tired i ate some cereal and went to bed at 930. we have been on the beach all day!! I wore spf 50 this time!! Hopefully it wont be like last time.
i havent written in three days. ive actually been pretty sick. i feel like i have bronchitis. i never get sick this much at home. it figures i would come to italy and be sick the whole time. i went to class yesterday morning but i left because i couldnt breathe. i slept all day. i went to two pharmacies and they were both closed for siesta. i went back later in the day and got some cough syrup. david wrote down what i needed. it made me feel better.
were on the train going to siena now. im excited because ive heard its a beautiful town. i really hated having to miss jaysons birthday. i woke up at 600 am to tell him happy birthday at midnight there. it made me happy to know he waited up for me to call. last night we had a garden party. it was so much fun. all the dancers were there. everyone brought a dish and a bottle of wine and we ate ourside on our terrace. jessica and i made a nutella cake. it was a hit! everyone love it so much. it was pretty funny... we didnt have a plate to put the cake in so we put it in a frying pan. i took lots of pictures. it was a very fun night. i think it is something i will always remember. i cant believe i lone have one week left here ... well basically. time has flown by. ive been having a hard time with my money issues. i dont know how i cuold do it if i had not worked two jobs. i still have a lot of people to buy things for. i mostly know what i want to get them but i havent found them yet. hopefully i will today.
were on the train going to siena now. im excited because ive heard its a beautiful town. i really hated having to miss jaysons birthday. i woke up at 600 am to tell him happy birthday at midnight there. it made me happy to know he waited up for me to call. last night we had a garden party. it was so much fun. all the dancers were there. everyone brought a dish and a bottle of wine and we ate ourside on our terrace. jessica and i made a nutella cake. it was a hit! everyone love it so much. it was pretty funny... we didnt have a plate to put the cake in so we put it in a frying pan. i took lots of pictures. it was a very fun night. i think it is something i will always remember. i cant believe i lone have one week left here ... well basically. time has flown by. ive been having a hard time with my money issues. i dont know how i cuold do it if i had not worked two jobs. i still have a lot of people to buy things for. i mostly know what i want to get them but i havent found them yet. hopefully i will today.
july 16, 2008
wow! first day of hip hop. it is so frustrating! i dont know how i feel about popping and locking. i think it may be one of those thigns that you cant really learn in class. it jsut gets frustrating... its such a small movement. so its bothersome when you cant do it. im annoyed, but im not embarassed with how i did. i cant wait for him to get to new school moves. hes like white boy thug... haha
july 15, 2008
today was the last day of jazz and kathak (indian) thats a bittersweet thing for me. im excited about takign hip hop and ballet for modern dancers but i will miss jazz and kathak. a lot of poeple were rude during kathak, because its not as dancey as what were used to , but i made sure i didnt give off that annoyed vibe. i just think its disrespectful. i always tell myself that no matter how bad a class may be, it could be the one bit of information that sets me a part in the future. you never know. tonight was my first failed attempt to prepare a descent meal. it was terrible. it was just rice, but i forgot about it and it burned. ooppsie. im actually getting pretty tan, for the first time since high school. my goal was to go home tanned an skinny, but the food is so good here and i cant resist the gelato. last night i had two very strange flavors... ricotta and pine nuts. it was awful but i had to try it .
july 14, 2008
jaysons birthday is in three days !! I wish i could said "happy birthday" in person!!! today was a good day. i was tired this morning, but luckily we had a guest teacher who took it very easy on us. we would up not having floorjes rehearsal, but we had amys... which was all mixed up... im sad that tomorrow is bob and aratis last day. wednesday we will be starting with danah bella and moreno mostardo. danah is actually staying in our room for a few days. she arrived early, so she will be with us until her room is ready.
i cant believe ive made it two weeks without any alone time. i think im almost at my breakign point though, so i will probably be venturing our on my own tomorrow. i wrote a post card for my mama and papa and realized i mailed one the other day without an address, which makes me really said, because it was very pretty and i know it would have meant a lot to them!! ill hope by some miracle it gets to them.
i cant believe ive made it two weeks without any alone time. i think im almost at my breakign point though, so i will probably be venturing our on my own tomorrow. i wrote a post card for my mama and papa and realized i mailed one the other day without an address, which makes me really said, because it was very pretty and i know it would have meant a lot to them!! ill hope by some miracle it gets to them.
july 13 2008
im on the train... unfortunately leaving florence. i had almsot given up my desire to move to italy, but florence revived my love for this country. i splurged. i bought a pair of mother of pearl cameo earrings. i have planned, all along, to buy myself one or two nice pieces of jewelry rather than a bunch of clothing. i actually resisted the urge to buy clothes. well i did buy myself two tshirts and one for madison... im ready to be able to get back to the kitchen actually. ive enjoyed cooking and it helps me relax knowing i wont hav to whip out my wallet at the end of the meal. i was sad that we didnt get the chance to visit the duomo museum. i would love to see one of the pieta... but i know i will be in florence again at some point. we did visit the uffizi. outside there was a thundestorm but we were cool and dry. it actually gave the museum a sort of creepy feel, and especially the rooms that only rely on natural lighting from the windows. i really cant wait to go to sleep tonight. my legs and feet are tired and stiff from walking so much. class should be fun in the morning =)
july 12, 2008
were in florence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we took at 700 am train. i was nervous we were gonna miss it, but it was running late. we fell asleep on the train and woke up to the attendant fussing about our feet in the seat. im pretty much the group tour guide. i find it amazing that a person can go years without seeing a place, think theyve mostly forgotten it and then remember all of it as soon as they get back to that place. it didnt take long for me to remember why i chose it as my favorite spot. it is so incredible. it is so romantic and just makes me stand in awe of so many things.
we walked a lot today. my feet are killing me ! we made reservations at the uffizi and then meandered to the opposite side of town for a look at michelangelos DAVID. i cant believe i never visited that museum before. sculptures are my favorite fine art. the david is situated so that when wandering through the museum, your turn a corner without expecting it and then WHAM the most incredible chunk of man/marble is standing in front of you. it literraly took my breath away.... so huge and so human. and i know its a statue, but its a sexy statue. his body is rockin. while i sat on the bench... admiring the "backside" i wondered about michelangelo. was he handsome, striking like this perfect man he created??were his eyes as intense as davids gaze as he chizzled him out of that huge chunk of marble?? i dont know .... too much deep thought for me.. but i want to know more about michelangelo.
our room is also a major highlight for this trip. initially, it was a sore spotfor me. we got a huge big expensive room... reserved with my credit card.... we thought there would be four of us splitting the room. well we didnt have four. but in the end it was so worth the money. it was gorgeous and huge. it was an old palace made into villas and jess and i were in the suite. wood beam ceilings, antique furniture, a huge bed, great view of the bargello, flat screen with english mtc( we watch 2 a days) air conditioner. the best perk was breakfast. ive had "included breakfast" before . it was a hard roll or cereal w water or coffee. this was big soft croissants, many types of cereal, rolls, cookies, fruit, yogurt, milk, american coffee, juice, water. our table had beautiful flowers, linens, and mini jars of honey, jam and nutella. the staff was amazing... so nice. i wish my mom and dad could see it.
we ate dinner on the piazza ... i had beef slice... which thankfully,,, was with my assumption... a steak. while we were eating outside some local/english musicians were giving a free concert. at one point i heard him end a song with "if im up and gone to carolina in my mind..:"i only heard the end because a man was playing the accordion next to us. so after dinner, we walked over and sat front row on the steps of the uffizi to hear them. i put a dollar in his guitar case and requested carolina on my mind.... well jess did it for me.
it made me day to hear him sing "cant you see the sunshine, cant you just feel the moonshine"---- it was a perfect night. so far... it was my most beautiful night in italy.
we walked a lot today. my feet are killing me ! we made reservations at the uffizi and then meandered to the opposite side of town for a look at michelangelos DAVID. i cant believe i never visited that museum before. sculptures are my favorite fine art. the david is situated so that when wandering through the museum, your turn a corner without expecting it and then WHAM the most incredible chunk of man/marble is standing in front of you. it literraly took my breath away.... so huge and so human. and i know its a statue, but its a sexy statue. his body is rockin. while i sat on the bench... admiring the "backside" i wondered about michelangelo. was he handsome, striking like this perfect man he created??were his eyes as intense as davids gaze as he chizzled him out of that huge chunk of marble?? i dont know .... too much deep thought for me.. but i want to know more about michelangelo.
our room is also a major highlight for this trip. initially, it was a sore spotfor me. we got a huge big expensive room... reserved with my credit card.... we thought there would be four of us splitting the room. well we didnt have four. but in the end it was so worth the money. it was gorgeous and huge. it was an old palace made into villas and jess and i were in the suite. wood beam ceilings, antique furniture, a huge bed, great view of the bargello, flat screen with english mtc( we watch 2 a days) air conditioner. the best perk was breakfast. ive had "included breakfast" before . it was a hard roll or cereal w water or coffee. this was big soft croissants, many types of cereal, rolls, cookies, fruit, yogurt, milk, american coffee, juice, water. our table had beautiful flowers, linens, and mini jars of honey, jam and nutella. the staff was amazing... so nice. i wish my mom and dad could see it.
we ate dinner on the piazza ... i had beef slice... which thankfully,,, was with my assumption... a steak. while we were eating outside some local/english musicians were giving a free concert. at one point i heard him end a song with "if im up and gone to carolina in my mind..:"i only heard the end because a man was playing the accordion next to us. so after dinner, we walked over and sat front row on the steps of the uffizi to hear them. i put a dollar in his guitar case and requested carolina on my mind.... well jess did it for me.
it made me day to hear him sing "cant you see the sunshine, cant you just feel the moonshine"---- it was a perfect night. so far... it was my most beautiful night in italy.
july 11, 2008
i waded in the mediterranean today!!!!! well actualy it was the ligurian or tyrrenhian, but theyre all connected and medditerranena sounds better. we were laying out and it was so hot, so we decided to try the water. it was chilly but refreshing. sarah and i ate dinner at ghostbuster, a local pizzaria. and it was amazing... the best ive had so far
july 10, 2008
just took a nap before floorjes rehearsal. when i have a lunch time rehearsali pack my lunch. today i had a ham and cheese, granola bar and nectarine. the fruit here is amazing. my sunburn is finally fading and now im starting to look really tan ! YAY!the first time since high school. floorjes calling now...
so i just got off the phone with jayson... he is moving out and i got really really sad talking to him. when i get home he wont live at 1826 kellytown rd anymore. =( then he made it so much worse by telling me that my mom and mama got emotional at lunch. was he trying to make me cry too?? well it worked. so then i called to madison-mama and madison wouldnt even talk to me. she was being very stubbonr.
i just want to bring up an issue wehn i find truly disturbing. saturday night, jessica and i, after sitting in the room watching italian game shows decided to see what castiglioncello night life is like. i was so disturbed, upon reaching the piazza to find hoards at 1130 pm to find hoards of babystrollers. when we left the downtown at 100 am at least thrity percent of the people were still pushing strollers. do people over here honestly keep their babies and infants our that late??i was in shock. i mean my dad took me to the bar once when i was little and his friends still talk about it all the time. here i felt like i was at a baby stroller showcase.
so thats my random thought for tangent for the day. dont worry theres more where that came from.
so i just got off the phone with jayson... he is moving out and i got really really sad talking to him. when i get home he wont live at 1826 kellytown rd anymore. =( then he made it so much worse by telling me that my mom and mama got emotional at lunch. was he trying to make me cry too?? well it worked. so then i called to madison-mama and madison wouldnt even talk to me. she was being very stubbonr.
i just want to bring up an issue wehn i find truly disturbing. saturday night, jessica and i, after sitting in the room watching italian game shows decided to see what castiglioncello night life is like. i was so disturbed, upon reaching the piazza to find hoards at 1130 pm to find hoards of babystrollers. when we left the downtown at 100 am at least thrity percent of the people were still pushing strollers. do people over here honestly keep their babies and infants our that late??i was in shock. i mean my dad took me to the bar once when i was little and his friends still talk about it all the time. here i felt like i was at a baby stroller showcase.
so thats my random thought for tangent for the day. dont worry theres more where that came from.
July 9, 2008
My brother turned 24 today! I just got off the phone with him. He told me madison asks for me and it made me so sad. i know she will grow up so much over the short time that im gone.
todays classes were good. we started getting formation for our jazz dance, which is very west side storyish. we got out early tonight, so we decided to find the wifi spot. our room mate has a laptop. it was really fun, imagine three americans sitting beside the main road crouched around a computer. i cooked cheese quesadillas and green beans for dinner... yummy! i checked my bank account today. it made me feel sick. the conversion is killing me. ive only bought myself one thing so far... a dress at the market. and i hope to get more, and good presents for my family, but at this rate, im only going to be able to eat. im pooped so im calling it a day... more to come...
todays classes were good. we started getting formation for our jazz dance, which is very west side storyish. we got out early tonight, so we decided to find the wifi spot. our room mate has a laptop. it was really fun, imagine three americans sitting beside the main road crouched around a computer. i cooked cheese quesadillas and green beans for dinner... yummy! i checked my bank account today. it made me feel sick. the conversion is killing me. ive only bought myself one thing so far... a dress at the market. and i hope to get more, and good presents for my family, but at this rate, im only going to be able to eat. im pooped so im calling it a day... more to come...
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
july 8, 2008
i woke up today with a sore throat and my back felt almost raw. i debated staying in bed, but i decided to go anyway. when the teacher started the class on the back... i moved to the side to watch. i couldnt stand to touch my back so i just had to go undo everything on my back and lay on my tummy... i took notes in class though. i eventually just went back to the room for a small nap. i didnt get much sleep because i got inspired for my thesis while i was listening to my ipod. i felt so much better when i woke up. i think i was probably just underrested. i tried to walk back to class along the boardwalk but it was actually flooded from waves being so huge... enormous. im listening to them now.. its night time. i saw a show at castelo pasquini last night. it was a minimalist piece.... not exactly my style, but it was interesting. im glad i went. the performance spaces in europe are so cool. ive been watching italian tv. but more about that in my next entry. its time for bed. im hoping this whole vinegar on the back thing helps... (my mom said it takes out the burn) i mean i used balasamic but if plain vinegar works, balsamic should at least help a little. ... hopefully.... ill try anything at this point... miss yall
i woke up today with a sore throat and my back felt almost raw. i debated staying in bed, but i decided to go anyway. when the teacher started the class on the back... i moved to the side to watch. i couldnt stand to touch my back so i just had to go undo everything on my back and lay on my tummy... i took notes in class though. i eventually just went back to the room for a small nap. i didnt get much sleep because i got inspired for my thesis while i was listening to my ipod. i felt so much better when i woke up. i think i was probably just underrested. i tried to walk back to class along the boardwalk but it was actually flooded from waves being so huge... enormous. im listening to them now.. its night time. i saw a show at castelo pasquini last night. it was a minimalist piece.... not exactly my style, but it was interesting. im glad i went. the performance spaces in europe are so cool. ive been watching italian tv. but more about that in my next entry. its time for bed. im hoping this whole vinegar on the back thing helps... (my mom said it takes out the burn) i mean i used balasamic but if plain vinegar works, balsamic should at least help a little. ... hopefully.... ill try anything at this point... miss yall
july 7, 2008
its been a few days since i wrote, but ive been either too busy or too tired. i have been cast in two pieces so far and one other(the jazz) which everyone is in. i am in a piece choreographed by a girl from holland named Floorje. So far I like it a lot. we ve only had one reahearsal. rehearsals are 2 and a half hours long. i start tonight with amy chavasse. she is a prof at university of michigan. it should be really challenging. she does a lot of upside down floor work, which is probably my weakness in modern.
im really sunburned which is terrible. i cant do anything lying on my back. i fell asleep on my stomach yesterday. jess and i found the perfect spot to lay out. it was so beautiful. we walked until the boarwalk ran out and then we followed a narrow stone walkway then eventually climbed over some big rocks a bunch of them... to the top where we were lying right next to the turquoise blue sea. it was actually a wonderful day. we relaxed by the beach, when i could tell i was burning we left. we went to dinner with out roommate sarah, from TN. we splurged a little. i had lasagna (so amazing) grilled vegetables and pear pie. the pie was sorta gross but the rest made up for it.
its been a few days since i wrote, but ive been either too busy or too tired. i have been cast in two pieces so far and one other(the jazz) which everyone is in. i am in a piece choreographed by a girl from holland named Floorje. So far I like it a lot. we ve only had one reahearsal. rehearsals are 2 and a half hours long. i start tonight with amy chavasse. she is a prof at university of michigan. it should be really challenging. she does a lot of upside down floor work, which is probably my weakness in modern.
im really sunburned which is terrible. i cant do anything lying on my back. i fell asleep on my stomach yesterday. jess and i found the perfect spot to lay out. it was so beautiful. we walked until the boarwalk ran out and then we followed a narrow stone walkway then eventually climbed over some big rocks a bunch of them... to the top where we were lying right next to the turquoise blue sea. it was actually a wonderful day. we relaxed by the beach, when i could tell i was burning we left. we went to dinner with out roommate sarah, from TN. we splurged a little. i had lasagna (so amazing) grilled vegetables and pear pie. the pie was sorta gross but the rest made up for it.
July 2, 2008
Well we made it here, safe and sound. after pulling 100 lbs. (literally) of luggage through the hottest airports and train stations in europe, almost missing our connecting flight in potugal, and being driven to our apartment in a car that almost wouldnt hold all our luggage, we arrived in castiglioncello and wow is it beautiful!!!!! It is so much more than I even expected. I think I could totally live here. I was upset to find out that we wouldnt be staying at 24 Boldini. Jackie told me how beautiful it was. Well not to say that place isnt gorgeous because i havent been there, but apartment #2 on Via Pisa is absolutely wonderful!!! we have an amazing view of the beach, were a 30 second walk from it... were in the downtown area, we have a t.v. with a dvd player, and we have air conditioning. we also have a shady terrace with table and chairs that would be perfect for lunch or relaxing moment. i mean who could ask for more. right? im so glad im here.
the actual bedroom is small, we had to open our suitcases in the hall to unpack, but when it comes down to it... thats just where we sleep. it really looks cute though. i brought pics from home and theyre taped to the wall and frames are on my nightstand with a tyler candle... =)
today we met at the dance studio at 900 am the only complaint i have with out aparment is that its a good hike to the studio... we started out with an introduction from pola, who didnt look anything like i imagined her to be. i expected a woman who danced her whole life and spends her summers in italy to be tall, dark hair, still move with ease and grace, elegance... no... she is short, but vert beautiful, sort of limps.... and haha she reminds me of mama because she says whatever pops in her mind... she seems pretty eccentric which i really like she has beautiful eyes that remind me of elizabeth taylors... i dont know why really.
i took class from David capps, amy chavasse, bob boross, and irati_____? my favorite was jazz with bob. his style is so old school. everyone sweats a lot in dance because it is so hot. were in a gym with an assembled floor covered in marley.
Well we made it here, safe and sound. after pulling 100 lbs. (literally) of luggage through the hottest airports and train stations in europe, almost missing our connecting flight in potugal, and being driven to our apartment in a car that almost wouldnt hold all our luggage, we arrived in castiglioncello and wow is it beautiful!!!!! It is so much more than I even expected. I think I could totally live here. I was upset to find out that we wouldnt be staying at 24 Boldini. Jackie told me how beautiful it was. Well not to say that place isnt gorgeous because i havent been there, but apartment #2 on Via Pisa is absolutely wonderful!!! we have an amazing view of the beach, were a 30 second walk from it... were in the downtown area, we have a t.v. with a dvd player, and we have air conditioning. we also have a shady terrace with table and chairs that would be perfect for lunch or relaxing moment. i mean who could ask for more. right? im so glad im here.
the actual bedroom is small, we had to open our suitcases in the hall to unpack, but when it comes down to it... thats just where we sleep. it really looks cute though. i brought pics from home and theyre taped to the wall and frames are on my nightstand with a tyler candle... =)
today we met at the dance studio at 900 am the only complaint i have with out aparment is that its a good hike to the studio... we started out with an introduction from pola, who didnt look anything like i imagined her to be. i expected a woman who danced her whole life and spends her summers in italy to be tall, dark hair, still move with ease and grace, elegance... no... she is short, but vert beautiful, sort of limps.... and haha she reminds me of mama because she says whatever pops in her mind... she seems pretty eccentric which i really like she has beautiful eyes that remind me of elizabeth taylors... i dont know why really.
i took class from David capps, amy chavasse, bob boross, and irati_____? my favorite was jazz with bob. his style is so old school. everyone sweats a lot in dance because it is so hot. were in a gym with an assembled floor covered in marley.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
I'm waving the white flag...
I've been delaying my acceptance of this whole blog phenomenon for as long as possible. At the advice and persuasion of my professor, Dick Puffer, I have decided to surrender in my fight to withstand the blogging craze. Even though we were asked to create a blog and post a story for a class, I just couldn't think of anything interesting enough to share with the world, because in all honesty, who really cares? {Hey mom and dad =) }.
Now, that I'm getting ready to leave for Italy, I'm pretty sure I'll have lots of great ideas to share with everyone connected through the sprawling universe known as the internet. At least I hope I'll have lots to write home about... if not, I think we've probably wasted a lot of money.
Just for starters... I'm going to Italy to study dance with ProDanza ITALIA. It is a month long program July2-July30. I will officially be gone Jund 30-August 2. I'll be living in a villa in Castiglioncello, Italy. It is a beach community in the Tuscany region. On the way home I'll be stopping in Florence and Rome. While I'm there there will probably be a few weekend trips to towns like Volterra, Siena, Pisa, maybe more. This will be my third time in Italy, but my first time being independant, without a school group. I can't wait to be there. I love Italy.
So the next time I report.. I should be there, or at least getting close. The website for the dance program I'm studying with is http://www.prodanzaitalia.com/ , check it out.
Now, that I'm getting ready to leave for Italy, I'm pretty sure I'll have lots of great ideas to share with everyone connected through the sprawling universe known as the internet. At least I hope I'll have lots to write home about... if not, I think we've probably wasted a lot of money.
Just for starters... I'm going to Italy to study dance with ProDanza ITALIA. It is a month long program July2-July30. I will officially be gone Jund 30-August 2. I'll be living in a villa in Castiglioncello, Italy. It is a beach community in the Tuscany region. On the way home I'll be stopping in Florence and Rome. While I'm there there will probably be a few weekend trips to towns like Volterra, Siena, Pisa, maybe more. This will be my third time in Italy, but my first time being independant, without a school group. I can't wait to be there. I love Italy.
So the next time I report.. I should be there, or at least getting close. The website for the dance program I'm studying with is http://www.prodanzaitalia.com/ , check it out.
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