So I went to Venice in the weekendth of October 19, and I fell very far behind on this blog. The city was amazing. We rode on a gondola, saw the glass demonstration, enjoyed the food, and wandered the city. We actually learned it pretty well, after 8 hours we were without a map and … More Venice
So yes, this is about something school related, but they are also interesting. We spent a lot of time learning about the Etruscan influence on the Italic cultures and therefore the Roman Empire. There were a few weekends which were spent visiting various museums and archaeological sites to learn about them. These included the Villa … More The Etruscans
So kitchens, they are pretty normal right? Well, they normal until you don’t have one. For some unknown reason, my school decided that the students abroad did not need a kitchen abroad didn’t need a kitchen. I mean, an easy thing to overlook I think. But also, a school of girls, there is a likelihood … More Kitchens and Things
So, There is this crazy ability to travel here in Rome. Around three hours I decided that I was going with some students to Assisi tomorrow. Just like that! There isn’t much planning to be done, just figuring out the train. And then it is done. It is an unbelievably invigorating feeling. Sunday is the … More Traveling (obviously)
It is the strangest feeling to be walking the streets of Rome and to think “oh that was a later addition to the building”, and then realize, that addition is still 300 years old. That restoration is still immensely old and is completely dismissed because it is not as old as the original. This is just … More The Strangest Thing
Visiting the Forum The forum was the first stop on the tour this morning. Also the first I am going to write about, because I am afraid if I do not address them in order I will start to mix more of the details. The Forum is actually the space between the Capitoline and the … More The Roman Forum
I am considering do a series of photos of doors and their knockers. This would be the first try at it, the few I have found halting enough to stop and photograph out of the crazy number of cool doors here.
A collection of a few of the pictures I have taken while wandering the streets.
Some quick shots from the plane. I took a few as the sun rose over Europe, I felt really awake but it was around 2 am Granger time. School and related pictures More photos to follow!
Hello World, I have begun my exploration. Today is my first day in Rome. I flew what seemed like the night to me, but was really until 3am my home time. I am tired, hungry, and excited. I cannot wait. Plans of lunch and mass are just around the corner for the afternoon, since apparently … More Day 1
Anastasia Travels 