Hi!

Sorry it's been so late after the last post everyone. I'll probably be making a post once a week, so I would just check it about that much.

Anyways ... it's been a busy week!
We've had orientations at John Cabot. It's quite a walk from my apartment - 2 1/2 miles, but on the brighter side, that's been evening out the gelato and pizza! The past couple of days, I've been doing a lot of sightseeing. It's been amazing! I have to kind of pinch myself because I don't really believe that I'm actually seeing the Vatican or the Colosseum or the Trevi fountain or the Spanish Steps.

Today, I was able to go to the Vatican. It was unbelievable. It's really hard to put into words how beautiful it is and words do not do it justice. There were so many "God" moments, and the presence inside is really hard to put into words and describe. I prayed in front of the most amazing Tabernacle I have ever seen ... I couldn't really find words to talk to God. I really could only cry because of my amazement and joy. A friend of mine and I were actually able to go all the way up to the top of the Sistine Chapel. We were up at the top of the dome - for only 5 euro! One of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen, and it was definitely worth the miles of steps up to the top.

It's been so much fun though getting adjusted to Roma. There are little things that you take for granted so much, and you never realize how amazing Target (among other things…) is until you're actually gone. There's so much to talk about though. It's hard to remember everything and put it down into words. Here's a couple things,

1.) I am picking up on some Italian. I've actually been able to order food or ask questions in Italian, without English. So that's been pretty exciting!
2.) The churches here are amazing. Simply breathtaking. It's hard to believe the art, let alone take everything in at once. I feel like you would need to spend a whole day just looking at a chapel in order to see all the intricate details.
3.) Every single Italian woman is always wearing a pair of amazing boots (or at least it feels like it). I feel like I can't keep up with the amazing styles. My rotation of 5 outfits just isn't cutting it.
4.) Time is not money here. It's been a great experience just slowing down and living in the moment. I really enjoy that about Italian culture.
5.) You can buy amazing wine for only 2 euro.
6.) The cheese is sooo good.
7.) I miss meat. As soon as I come home, I am having a steak.
8.) I'm enjoying my roommates. We all get along really well so it's been fun making new friends.
9.) There's a pizza restaurant right next door, so we've been making friends with the owner. Tomorrow he's going to let us make our own pizzas! Twirling and spinning the dough in the air, and everything!
10.) I can’t sit in the front seat of a taxi here … I feel like I’m going to die because of the crazy driving.

11.) Banana gelato is the God’s gift to Earth.

Alright, I think that's all for now.
You are all loved and prayed for,
I'll have more exciting news soon.
.kait.