March 27, 2009
Today I took my second to last final here in Italy. It’s been a long road since Monday, coming back from my weekend in the Almalfi Coast. We didn’t arrive back at Villa Bonelli until around midnight. I stayed up until after 1 am, taking a shower and checking my email again. Monday morning we had our last Global Issues class and Bob gave us some information on the cities we would be traveling too. Then, I packed. I packed up everything I possibly could, did a load of laundry, and waited.
We had our last dinner at Etrusca together. Many people said it was the same as our first meal. I’ll have to check back to my blog to make sure but I think they were right. We had spaghetti with the oil and garlic and pepper sauce and then pizza. Everyone was making jokes about our time in Fiesole, things we said the first night there, and so on. It was a happy time, but with the lingering hint of sadness hidden beneath. At the end of dinner, before dessert, Lorenzo stood up and made a toast that all of us agreed to. He toasted Bob, thanking him for everything, and hoping that we weren’t the worst group he had. “Good food, good friends, and great times” I think was what he finished with. It fit the evening.
We returned to Villa Bonelli for our last night as a group, I’m coming back for one night before I leave with Betsy and Eldon. Then the next morning, after eating breakfast, I finished packing up everything else. I took my suitcase down to the storage area, along with everyone else, and we all headed to take the bus to the train station.
On the train to Follonica, I took my first final, Literature. It was a pretty easy final but I had not been feeling good again. I’ve caught my third cold since coming on this trip, my fourth cold since I’ve gotten the flu shot. On the train I had a huge headache and the sniffles. Then, I really had to go the bathroom. When I got up to see where the bathroom was I picked the wrong end of the train. I waited 2 ½ hours, almost just before we got off the train in Follonica, before checking and finding the bathroom on the other end of the car; stupid me, putting myself through the agony, without checking the other end of the car.
Anyway, we had to walk a ways to get to our hotel in Follonica which is right on the beach. The wind that day was horribly strong. It was a chore to walk against it. But, we finally got to our hotel, settled in, and explored. Our rooms face the beach and are better than the ones at Villa Bonelli. We have breakfast and dinner at the hotel. After breakfast, we take whatever final was scheduled for that day. I’ve had to take four finals in a row, one each day. Literature, Art, History, and Global Issues today. It was very stressful because after you took one final, you turned around and started studying for the next with no breaks. UGH!!!! Anyway, they’re done except for language on Sunday.
I’m going to miss it here, even though we’ve only been here a couple of days. I’m still sick, but it’s peaceful here. Falling asleep and waking up to the sea on the beach everyday. The beds are really comfortable too. We leave for Orvieto tomorrow. The bus is picking us up at 11ish or so. We’re only spending like two days in Orvieto before heading off to Rome and the end of our program.
I still need to find a flight back to Florence, and we need to book our train from Prague to Krakow. I’m going to purchase internet tonight and check all that out. But, now I’m going to take a nap, in the sunlight streaming through my balcony window overlooking the sea.
Dinner was great, again. I love eating at the hotel. Bob ordered wine for everyone; I had a little too much. But I had a great spaghetti course and then cooked salmon that tasted heavenly. We leave tomorrow so I bought some internet time. I have to run though because there is soooo much I have to do in this hour and not enough time to do it with.
I love all of you and hopefully Orvieto has free internet! CIAO!!!!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Videos
These are mostly videos of the waves coming in and hopefully the sound as well. Peaceful and serene.
March 22, 2009--Pompeii
Today I got to sleep in, well a little anyway, until 9 am. I packed up my stuff that I brought with me and went down to breakfast with Bailey. After dropping our stuff off at the meeting place, Bailey and I walked into town to find an ATM and pick up some goodies for the ride home. The ATM we were sent to was broken, so no good there, but Bailey got some granola bars.
We got onto the bus and drove to Pompeii around noon. We arrived in Pompeii at 2ish and met up with our guide. He took us around Pompeii, explaining all these different aspects about Pompeii. We saw the gladiator practice arena, the music amphitheater, stores, bakeries, and many homes. We visited the red light district of Pompeii and saw the erotic frescoes as well as the chambers used. We then went to the main forum of Pompeii where I got a great picture of Vesuvius. Mount Vesuvius is only 7 miles away from Pompeii, interesting little fact. We walked by many of the pots found after excavation as well as the plaster replicas of those who got caught in the volcanic gases and died. There is one cast of a dog which has the original bronze chains still on its neck. There is also a cast of a woman that may have been pregnant at the time of her death. Some other places we saw in Pompeii included many mosaics of wealthy families. We also visited two houses of the upper class and a Roman bath.
Some facts about Pompeii: only the first level of the city was preserved. On the first day of the explosion, volcanic ash rained down on the city covering about 9 feet deep. Those that didn't leave the first day, around 4000 or so, died the second day of asphyxiation caused by the volcanic gases. When the lava came, it covered the rest of the town and destroyed the second level of the buildings.
I had a great time touring Pompeii and am glad that I came on the trip to visit it. But, we had to head back to Florence at 5. We stopped around 7:30 to get some dinner before booking it back to Florence. We made it back to the station just after 10:30 so Betsy, Bailey, and I got a little something at McDonald's and waited for the 11:30 bus. We made it back to Villa Bonelli around midnight and were greeted by most of the group. Hugs were exchanged and quick stories were told. I didn't get to sleep until after 1 am.
We got onto the bus and drove to Pompeii around noon. We arrived in Pompeii at 2ish and met up with our guide. He took us around Pompeii, explaining all these different aspects about Pompeii. We saw the gladiator practice arena, the music amphitheater, stores, bakeries, and many homes. We visited the red light district of Pompeii and saw the erotic frescoes as well as the chambers used. We then went to the main forum of Pompeii where I got a great picture of Vesuvius. Mount Vesuvius is only 7 miles away from Pompeii, interesting little fact. We walked by many of the pots found after excavation as well as the plaster replicas of those who got caught in the volcanic gases and died. There is one cast of a dog which has the original bronze chains still on its neck. There is also a cast of a woman that may have been pregnant at the time of her death. Some other places we saw in Pompeii included many mosaics of wealthy families. We also visited two houses of the upper class and a Roman bath.
Some facts about Pompeii: only the first level of the city was preserved. On the first day of the explosion, volcanic ash rained down on the city covering about 9 feet deep. Those that didn't leave the first day, around 4000 or so, died the second day of asphyxiation caused by the volcanic gases. When the lava came, it covered the rest of the town and destroyed the second level of the buildings.
I had a great time touring Pompeii and am glad that I came on the trip to visit it. But, we had to head back to Florence at 5. We stopped around 7:30 to get some dinner before booking it back to Florence. We made it back to the station just after 10:30 so Betsy, Bailey, and I got a little something at McDonald's and waited for the 11:30 bus. We made it back to Villa Bonelli around midnight and were greeted by most of the group. Hugs were exchanged and quick stories were told. I didn't get to sleep until after 1 am.
March 21, 2009--Capri
Today, we woke up super early and met at the reception desk at 7:45. We then took the bus down to the marina to take a ferry over to Capri. We waited at the marina for about an hour because our ferry didn't leave until 9:15 am. It was very cold and windy and the waves were very choppy. Riding the ferry was very cool, it was like a really big bus/train with rows of seats for people to sit on. Not exactly what I'd pictured, but then I'd never ridden a ferry before.
When we got to Capri we were told that going to the Blue Grotto was definitely out as the waves were too choppy. Taken from Wikipedia: The Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) is a noted sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri, Italy. Sunlight, passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater, creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern.
Instead, half the group took a bus up to Capri Town while the other half walked up. I walked up and was definitely feeling yesterday's walk in my calves. I could feel my tendons stretching as we walked up stairs and inclines to get to the town. The walk up took about 15-20 minutes and we met the group that took the bus up on the top. After numerous pictures were taken, we started walking through the town. We walked past what is known as the living room of Capri, one of the main squares where people can people-watch.
We then walked to Augustus' Garden. This garden is very beautiful and has many gorgeous views of the water as it's set up sooo high. After the garden, we walked down this very winding path to get to the beach (check out my photos to see the path.) At the beach, it was warmer as we were on the other side of the island. Many people, Betsy and Bailey included, went for a dip in the sea. I chilled out, enjoyed the view, and did a little Sudoku. The group went off to have lunch while Betsy and I stayed at the beach and ate what we brought with us. We joined up with the group eating lunch when it got a little chilly on the beach.
After lunch, the three of us girls and Allyson, our tour guide, walked back up the winding path to the town. We bought some gelato and did a little tourists shopping. I bought some bottles of Lemoncello to bring back home for the family to taste. The four of us then walked back down to the marina where Betsy and Bailey bought sweatshirts at one of the shops. I bought a dishtowel with a map of Italy on it showing all the various types of pasta in Italy. I'm sure Aunt Jen will get a kick out of it.
After taking the ferry back to Sorrento and the bus back to our hostel, there was a mad dash for the showers in the girls bathroom. Dinner that night was provided by the hostel. It was a Mexican barbecue with chicken or beef tacos. I good meal and, with the cover band playing, decent entertainment. I called it, or tried to, early to prepare for Sunday. I ended up staying up until midnight like I normally do then falling asleep.
When we got to Capri we were told that going to the Blue Grotto was definitely out as the waves were too choppy. Taken from Wikipedia: The Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) is a noted sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri, Italy. Sunlight, passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater, creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern.
Instead, half the group took a bus up to Capri Town while the other half walked up. I walked up and was definitely feeling yesterday's walk in my calves. I could feel my tendons stretching as we walked up stairs and inclines to get to the town. The walk up took about 15-20 minutes and we met the group that took the bus up on the top. After numerous pictures were taken, we started walking through the town. We walked past what is known as the living room of Capri, one of the main squares where people can people-watch.
We then walked to Augustus' Garden. This garden is very beautiful and has many gorgeous views of the water as it's set up sooo high. After the garden, we walked down this very winding path to get to the beach (check out my photos to see the path.) At the beach, it was warmer as we were on the other side of the island. Many people, Betsy and Bailey included, went for a dip in the sea. I chilled out, enjoyed the view, and did a little Sudoku. The group went off to have lunch while Betsy and I stayed at the beach and ate what we brought with us. We joined up with the group eating lunch when it got a little chilly on the beach.
After lunch, the three of us girls and Allyson, our tour guide, walked back up the winding path to the town. We bought some gelato and did a little tourists shopping. I bought some bottles of Lemoncello to bring back home for the family to taste. The four of us then walked back down to the marina where Betsy and Bailey bought sweatshirts at one of the shops. I bought a dishtowel with a map of Italy on it showing all the various types of pasta in Italy. I'm sure Aunt Jen will get a kick out of it.
After taking the ferry back to Sorrento and the bus back to our hostel, there was a mad dash for the showers in the girls bathroom. Dinner that night was provided by the hostel. It was a Mexican barbecue with chicken or beef tacos. I good meal and, with the cover band playing, decent entertainment. I called it, or tried to, early to prepare for Sunday. I ended up staying up until midnight like I normally do then falling asleep.
March 20, 2009
The hostel is really nice; Betsy, Bailey, and I are in a room with 6 other girls. When you think of hostel (shared rooms, shared girls bath, bunk beds, and lockers) that’s what we have. But only, this hostel is nicer than the horror movie style hostels. Everything is really clean and hip. There’s free wireless internet, complimentary breakfast which consisted of croissants, cookies, cereal, tea, coffee, orange juice, and pineapple juice. It was good, if a little sugary.
The group met up together at 10:30 to head to the coast town of Positano. We took our bus to the town along this really curving road. The thing about this road is that it follows the cliff edges to the coast towns. The only thing keeping the vehicle from plummeting to a watery grave is a two foot high, one foot deep concrete wall on the edge of the road. The bus did its accelerate and brake routine all the way to Positano. I was glad to get off the bus when it finally stopped.
We stopped at this look-out point to take pictures and see the whole of Positano. It’s a picturesque town from afar but up close it’s a little dingy. We walked down to the beach, down many many many steps. I would tell you how far I walked around today but my pedometer finally died today. After falling out of my pocket and crashing to the ground multiple times, it finally gave up (at least the battery did). But, we finally got down to the beach.
Bailey and I took tons of pictures at the beach. I even took a video of the waves and the sound of the water. I think we just stared out at the sea which I believe is the Mare Tirreno, or Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean. Anyway, after all the pictures, finding the rocks we wanted, and getting caught unawares by the wave, Bailey and I started to walk around town a little bit. Betsy decided to stay and lie on the beach. Before going to far, Bailey and I met up with one of our tour guides, Remy and these two other guys, Josh and Joe. We decided to find someplace to go eat some lunch together. We ended up walking all over the place before finding this little restaurant up another hill.
Lunch was a really fun affair. We sat down around 1, 1:15ish and didn’t leave until 3:30. But, while we all ordered a first course, two of the guys ordered a second course afterward. We all shared a bottle of a good red wine with our meal as well. Conversation ran the whole gamut. We talked about stereotypes, where we all live, school, and just stuff in general. There were no lags in conversation or any awkward pauses. I had a good time.
When we left the restaurant we decided to walk back to the meeting point. We were to meet at 4:30 by the Bar International up this really big hill. By this point, it had been raining out for an hour or so. We started retracing our steps to get back up the hills to the bar. My umbrella broke halfway through the walk up. The winds buffeting us were brutal. Remy’s umbrella also broke during the walk. Somehow, Bailey’s held up to the fierce winds that slammed into us some times while pushing us at others. When we finally made it to the bar, we were semi-soaked and out of breath.
We found most of the group waiting in the bar already. Drinks were ordered and more conversation was had. Betsy was already there so Bailey and I didn’t have to worry about going and finding her. When 4:30 came around we walked to the bus, getting hit by the rain and wind again and traveled back to our hostel.
I took a shower as soon as we got back to the hostel. Now, most everyone has left to go grab dinner but since lunch was so large for me, I’m just going to snack on granola bars. Tomorrow we have to be up and ready to go by 7:45 as we are taking a ferry over to Capri. I would love to go visit the Blue Grotto but I don’t think it’s going to happen as the sea needs to be very calm or they don’t run the tour. With the weather like it is and it’s expected to be windy but no rain tomorrow so probably a no for the Blue Grotto. Oh, well. I’m sure that I’ll find something to occupy my time tomorrow on the island of Capri.
The group met up together at 10:30 to head to the coast town of Positano. We took our bus to the town along this really curving road. The thing about this road is that it follows the cliff edges to the coast towns. The only thing keeping the vehicle from plummeting to a watery grave is a two foot high, one foot deep concrete wall on the edge of the road. The bus did its accelerate and brake routine all the way to Positano. I was glad to get off the bus when it finally stopped.
We stopped at this look-out point to take pictures and see the whole of Positano. It’s a picturesque town from afar but up close it’s a little dingy. We walked down to the beach, down many many many steps. I would tell you how far I walked around today but my pedometer finally died today. After falling out of my pocket and crashing to the ground multiple times, it finally gave up (at least the battery did). But, we finally got down to the beach.
Bailey and I took tons of pictures at the beach. I even took a video of the waves and the sound of the water. I think we just stared out at the sea which I believe is the Mare Tirreno, or Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean. Anyway, after all the pictures, finding the rocks we wanted, and getting caught unawares by the wave, Bailey and I started to walk around town a little bit. Betsy decided to stay and lie on the beach. Before going to far, Bailey and I met up with one of our tour guides, Remy and these two other guys, Josh and Joe. We decided to find someplace to go eat some lunch together. We ended up walking all over the place before finding this little restaurant up another hill.
Lunch was a really fun affair. We sat down around 1, 1:15ish and didn’t leave until 3:30. But, while we all ordered a first course, two of the guys ordered a second course afterward. We all shared a bottle of a good red wine with our meal as well. Conversation ran the whole gamut. We talked about stereotypes, where we all live, school, and just stuff in general. There were no lags in conversation or any awkward pauses. I had a good time.
When we left the restaurant we decided to walk back to the meeting point. We were to meet at 4:30 by the Bar International up this really big hill. By this point, it had been raining out for an hour or so. We started retracing our steps to get back up the hills to the bar. My umbrella broke halfway through the walk up. The winds buffeting us were brutal. Remy’s umbrella also broke during the walk. Somehow, Bailey’s held up to the fierce winds that slammed into us some times while pushing us at others. When we finally made it to the bar, we were semi-soaked and out of breath.
We found most of the group waiting in the bar already. Drinks were ordered and more conversation was had. Betsy was already there so Bailey and I didn’t have to worry about going and finding her. When 4:30 came around we walked to the bus, getting hit by the rain and wind again and traveled back to our hostel.
I took a shower as soon as we got back to the hostel. Now, most everyone has left to go grab dinner but since lunch was so large for me, I’m just going to snack on granola bars. Tomorrow we have to be up and ready to go by 7:45 as we are taking a ferry over to Capri. I would love to go visit the Blue Grotto but I don’t think it’s going to happen as the sea needs to be very calm or they don’t run the tour. With the weather like it is and it’s expected to be windy but no rain tomorrow so probably a no for the Blue Grotto. Oh, well. I’m sure that I’ll find something to occupy my time tomorrow on the island of Capri.
March 19, 2009--Happy Birthday Mom!!!
Today is my mother’s birthday. This is the third birthday that I’ve missed in my immediate family since I’ve been over here in Italy. It’s kind of sad to think about it so I don’t a lot. I’ll have to think of really good gifts to bring home to each of them. I sent mom an email this morning wishing her a happy birthday.
We had our last Art class today, as well. We all met in front of the Pitti Palace at 1pm and bought a ticket that included two museums and two gardens. We first went into this museum that had ancient pieces and the modern interpretations of it. It was interesting to see some of the modern sculptures next to the old roman sculptures. Some of them were very weird while others didn’t look to bad. There were also modern paintings interpreting different sculptures or paintings. Overall, it was a really interesting exhibit.
The next stop in the museum was the precious metals portion. We saw pieces of marble inlay, jewelry, gold-work, and many other trinkets from the Medici family. There were a lot of precious stones in jewelry or crazy sculptures. My favorite room was filled with different types of jewelry. There were diamond and amethyst tiaras, massive earrings and necklaces, bracelets and tons of rings. Whatever stone there is out there, I’m sure it was set in a piece of jewelry in this museum. It was just glorious to see because as you walked into the room, it sparkled.
After the precious metals room, we walked across the inner courtyard of the Pitti Palace and up a good four flights of stairs to get to the Costume Museum. Here they showcased many women’s fashion from the 15 century to modern designs. There were also some 17th/18th century men’s designs as well. I loved the really old women’s clothing in the museum. The dresses were all gorgeous, even the modern ones. There was also a room with shoes and parasols from way back when. None of the guys were really interested in this particular museum but a few girls were, including me.
After looking at the Costume Museum, we went outside into the Boboli Garden. This garden is huge, and I mean HUGE! It was absolutely gorgeous as well. We walked around for a little bit, found this pond/fountain/island maze thing and continued on to the newest part of the garden: an exhibit on Pompeii. They had a replica of an ancient Pompeii courtyard garden set up in the Boboli Garden. This was very interesting to see as well; all the architecture, the water system, and the plants. (I cannot wait until I get to see Pompeii on Sunday.)
We then walked up this huge hill to get to the somewhat top of the Boboli Garden. After walking some more we exited the Boboli Garden and went to the next garden, the Bardini Garden. This one was smaller, quainter, but just as gorgeous and soothing as the Boboli Garden. In each garden, I felt calmer and more relaxed. The beauty of the gardens soothed my frayed nerves from this week. I didn’t want to leave so soon but I needed to get back up to Fiesole to grab my backpack and then head back down to Florence to the station to leave for the Almalfi Coast.
On my mother’s birthday, I experienced my first thunderstorm in Italy. Betsy and I were riding the #7 bus up to Fiesole when it started down-pouring in San Domenico. By the time we get up to Fiesole, it’s coming down in buckets and even hailing a little. Betsy and I run up the hill to Villa Bonelli but had to stop halfway in the doorway of the Coop because the rain was coming down sooo hard. By that point, my jeans were soaked through in the front and my sweatshirt was soaked in the back. I did not have my umbrella on me because it didn’t look like it was going to rain when I went into town earlier. When Betsy and I finally get to Villa Bonelli, our first thought is to get into dry clothes. When we walked into the room, however, it was to find that we left our window open and that we had a growing puddle on the floor. We cleaned up the mess, got into dry clothes/shoes, and headed back out to catch the bus down to the station. By this time Bailey, who is also going with us, caught up to us and headed out with us.
The ride to our hostel was horrible. The bus was completely full so there were no empty seats. The three of us had the back five seats with these two other guys. It was the most uncomfortable ride because there was no room and our seats didn’t recline so I couldn’t fall asleep; added to that was the fact that the bus driver was swerving all over the road and would accelerate then brake. It was also storming quite ferociously outside: thunder, lightening, and torrential rain. This all made for a nauseous ride and I was grateful when we finally got to the Seven Hostel around 2:15 am. We unpacked and all fell into bed, with our alarms set for 9 am.
We had our last Art class today, as well. We all met in front of the Pitti Palace at 1pm and bought a ticket that included two museums and two gardens. We first went into this museum that had ancient pieces and the modern interpretations of it. It was interesting to see some of the modern sculptures next to the old roman sculptures. Some of them were very weird while others didn’t look to bad. There were also modern paintings interpreting different sculptures or paintings. Overall, it was a really interesting exhibit.
The next stop in the museum was the precious metals portion. We saw pieces of marble inlay, jewelry, gold-work, and many other trinkets from the Medici family. There were a lot of precious stones in jewelry or crazy sculptures. My favorite room was filled with different types of jewelry. There were diamond and amethyst tiaras, massive earrings and necklaces, bracelets and tons of rings. Whatever stone there is out there, I’m sure it was set in a piece of jewelry in this museum. It was just glorious to see because as you walked into the room, it sparkled.
After the precious metals room, we walked across the inner courtyard of the Pitti Palace and up a good four flights of stairs to get to the Costume Museum. Here they showcased many women’s fashion from the 15 century to modern designs. There were also some 17th/18th century men’s designs as well. I loved the really old women’s clothing in the museum. The dresses were all gorgeous, even the modern ones. There was also a room with shoes and parasols from way back when. None of the guys were really interested in this particular museum but a few girls were, including me.
After looking at the Costume Museum, we went outside into the Boboli Garden. This garden is huge, and I mean HUGE! It was absolutely gorgeous as well. We walked around for a little bit, found this pond/fountain/island maze thing and continued on to the newest part of the garden: an exhibit on Pompeii. They had a replica of an ancient Pompeii courtyard garden set up in the Boboli Garden. This was very interesting to see as well; all the architecture, the water system, and the plants. (I cannot wait until I get to see Pompeii on Sunday.)
We then walked up this huge hill to get to the somewhat top of the Boboli Garden. After walking some more we exited the Boboli Garden and went to the next garden, the Bardini Garden. This one was smaller, quainter, but just as gorgeous and soothing as the Boboli Garden. In each garden, I felt calmer and more relaxed. The beauty of the gardens soothed my frayed nerves from this week. I didn’t want to leave so soon but I needed to get back up to Fiesole to grab my backpack and then head back down to Florence to the station to leave for the Almalfi Coast.
On my mother’s birthday, I experienced my first thunderstorm in Italy. Betsy and I were riding the #7 bus up to Fiesole when it started down-pouring in San Domenico. By the time we get up to Fiesole, it’s coming down in buckets and even hailing a little. Betsy and I run up the hill to Villa Bonelli but had to stop halfway in the doorway of the Coop because the rain was coming down sooo hard. By that point, my jeans were soaked through in the front and my sweatshirt was soaked in the back. I did not have my umbrella on me because it didn’t look like it was going to rain when I went into town earlier. When Betsy and I finally get to Villa Bonelli, our first thought is to get into dry clothes. When we walked into the room, however, it was to find that we left our window open and that we had a growing puddle on the floor. We cleaned up the mess, got into dry clothes/shoes, and headed back out to catch the bus down to the station. By this time Bailey, who is also going with us, caught up to us and headed out with us.
The ride to our hostel was horrible. The bus was completely full so there were no empty seats. The three of us had the back five seats with these two other guys. It was the most uncomfortable ride because there was no room and our seats didn’t recline so I couldn’t fall asleep; added to that was the fact that the bus driver was swerving all over the road and would accelerate then brake. It was also storming quite ferociously outside: thunder, lightening, and torrential rain. This all made for a nauseous ride and I was grateful when we finally got to the Seven Hostel around 2:15 am. We unpacked and all fell into bed, with our alarms set for 9 am.
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