A week has gone by in the blink of an eye. The absolutely incredible experiences we have
shared during this time are unforgettable and completely life changing. As I sit here and think back, it is almost
overwhelming what we have done and accomplished, and I would not change a
thing!
Today was a pretty slow day as Dayna, Jenni, Andrew, and
I were making our journey back to Rome from Florence. Saturday night, however, we decided that we
wanted to get up at 7am and go back to the hill that overlooked Florence to
experience it in the day. Unfortunately,
this did not turn out as planned because when we woke up it was eerily
dark. So we proceeded to go back to
sleep until 9!
As we began to pack up our things and prepare to leave, I
knew I had to come to grips with leaving not only the most incredible city I
have ever walked around, but the presence and company of our gracious host, Leonardo, at our hostel. I had never
experienced hostel living so I was fairly nervous. Leonardo made our stay stress free with his
excellent location, helpful advice for where to travel in the city, and
impeccable service. Such a genuine man!
After we departed the hostel, we made our way to the train
station and prepared ourselves for the 4-hour train ride by purchasing some
snacks! We took our seats on the train,
but the only thing we had on our minds were if we validated our tickets
correctly or if we were going to have to pay the 40 euro fine. My heart sank when I finally saw the man
coming around, and it just so happened to be the same man as on our train going to
Florence. What are the chances of that! But to our relief, we had validated the s*** out
of those tickets, and it was smooth sailing from there until Rome.
When we finally made it back to Rome, we were so completely
exhausted from the weekend and the trip that we got back and just relaxed. Andrew and I decided to walk to the market to
get a few things and then returned to read and do our homework. The other crew that stayed in Rome for the
weekend was off exploring and shopping over by the Spanish Steps.
Finally, when everyone returned, Carl and Michele provided
us with nice sandwiches for dinner. We
all shared fun and exciting stories about our weekend adventures and finally
got down to business with our College Geometry.
With our first exam coming up on Tuesday, we were focused
(for a good amount of it) and ready to learn.
With an early and exciting day coming up tomorrow with our
trip to the Vatican, it is time to get some shuteye!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s blog when you see through the eyes of Ms. Amber Jackson!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s blog when you see through the eyes of Ms. Amber Jackson!
Hello, Chris. Florence is one of my favorite cities, so I am very glad you enjoyed it. The Italians, as you have discovered, are not shy about dealing with enthusiastic young people, so you are not the first to deal with the water bath. Just walking around Florence, day or night is such a treat. Visiting the museums is wonderful, and hearing operatic voices tuning up for night's performance float on the air is about as romantic and enticing as a city can get. I hope in your life that you visit Florence again, and that you continue to expand your hoizons. Best wishes, Dean McKeever
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