day 11.

hello from Cortona, Italy :)

today was a good day! Mike gave me a small tour of Cortona so i will be able to find my way around. i spent the day typing all the things i wanted to remember from this experience...(for the record, i have typed my blog every night, i just haven’t been able to post it on the internet...so it’s all as it has happened) ha

i also had the chance to sort of help/watch Michaele with a photography project for class. it’s insane to think that you can open the window to your classroom and you see an entire city below you and how the light hits everything...it’s miles and miles of homes and vineyards. i guess i’ll have to take some pictures to better explain the amazingness!

later, we all got dressed up and headed to dinner and the Italian ballet. it was pretty awesome...i kept finding myself leaning back in my seat, but completely leaning forward by the end of each dance. very cool.

we headed out with a bunch of people afterwards, and it was nice to meet all of the American friends that are over here :)

couple things i “learned” today:

1. there IS a nun who speaks english at the convent! :)

2. it’s nice to have this time to branch out and meet a bunch of people (but i also really miss home)

3. i saw a Tuscan sunset today. oh my...

4. the people of Cortona are very proud of their city, so it makes them happy to see you with your camera

5. gilatto will change your life. (in particular: chocolate, coffee, and chocolate chip)

6. they drive on the right side of the road in Italy! yay!!

7. the dorms that UGA has provided for the students here are amazing...it’s really cool and the lighting is fun

8. everyone here makes me smile..

9. coca-cola is a lot cheaper to buy at a grocery store.

10. i’ve probably mentioned it before, but they don’t give you ice in your drinks in Italy :(

no photos today! maybe tomorrow...