I officially only have 2 weeks left in Roma. Where did the time go? Seriously! None of us are ready to leave, and the roommates and I often find ourselves talking about how depressed we are to be leaving. The other day my Macroeconomics professor tried to be funny by saying, "I thought of you kids today. Just when it's really nice out, you kids have your final exams. Spring in Rome is the best." So cruel! We're all trying to absorb Rome as much as possible though ... but our final exams and term papers have perfect timing. I'm just happy that after traveling through Europe, I'll be able to come back to Rome and have a couple of days to take it all in again before heading back to the States.
Last weekend I went to Assisi. It was beautiful. It's in Umbria, just to the east of Toscana. I was able to see St. Francis' Basilica, St. Claire's (which has the cross that Jesus used to first talk to St. Francis), and I hiked up to this old castle. The view was breathtaking ... mountains and fields of green and gold.
In another news, Christine Price was in Rome for a couple of days. It was so much fun to be with her again and experience the sarcastic humor that I had missed so much. I must say, I did enjoy showing her St. Peter's Square and making her eat some of the best tiramasu in the city.
Our Italian class had a really interesting conversation with our Professor (Gina) the other day. Gina, who is from Florence, does not enjoy Rome. She has been really interesting to talk to about Italy because she lived in New York City for 10 years. She loves Americans, she loves our culture, and she misses the U.S. Coming from a classthat is not used to hearing not the nicest things about Americans, it was really refreshing. Gina also told us that she would never date an Italian, and she actually came to the States becaue of her American boyfriend. She shared this commercial with our class the other day, too ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e64NGmNrhg. We guessed that this one wouldn't go over so well back home.
As many of you know, Wednesday was Earth Day. National Geographic actually sponsored a free concert in Rome at Piazza del Popolo where BEN HARPER played. He is one of my favorites so it was unbelievable to see him. Highlight = Ben Harper's cover of Under Pressure. The concert was a lot of fun ... except for the mosh pit that erupted when the crowd went absolutely crazy for an Italian opening act.
Anyways, that about sums up the past two weeks. Hope everyone is enjoying the Spring weather at home! You are loved and prayed for, Kaitlin
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways,
the point, however, is to change it." - Karl Marx
Selfishly I'm glad your time in Rome/Europe is getting shorter. Life is not the same without you. I'm so happy for all that you have seen and taken in. Kaitlin you take really good pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove you---your Dad.