Hello all! For all who asked, I didn’t take any pictures of us dressed in our costumes, Sarah did…so check her blog! Monday we spent the day at Palatine Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, Tuesday we got to bike riding along the Old Appian Way, which is the very first road in Rome. Wednesday was our free day which, of course, was spent doing homework, and studying for our Italian exam we had today (Thursday). However, Wednesday night we went up the hill to Castel Gandolfo for wine tasting.
This week has kind of been a huge eye opener for me. As I go, day by day, experiencing things such as bike riding on the very first road ever built in Rome, visiting ancient ruins built hundreds of years ago, going to Venice and sitting in a gondola, or wine tasting…IN ITALY!, I find myself thanking God for the opportunity to be here, and trying to soak in every bit of Italian culture I can get. However, it is now becoming more and more apparent as I get older, of the differences that exist between individuals. I guess you could say this is the first week I have felt “homesick”, not because I want to come home, but because I miss the company of my friends and family. It is frustrating, sometimes for me, being with people who don’t always appreciate these amazing opportunities….
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