Monthly Archives: July 2012

This morning I went to my last Italian class. Here’s a photo of those of us who came to it. We had so much fun. We formed into two teams (due squadre) to play Taboo (Tabu) in italiano. I moved … Continue reading →

This is one of my favorite Italian questions. It means: What beautiful thing did you do? They love to use the word Bella often. Well, I made 28 out of 30 on my final exam, which is a solid A. … Continue reading →

A last, lazy Sunday in Perugia. Went to Mass at San Lorenzo cathedral, and even though they didn’t hand out any bulletins with prayers and the readings, I understood more than ever. It was the Gospel about the loaves and … Continue reading →

Today I went on a side trip to Passignano sul Trasimeno or Lake Trasimeno. It’s only about twenty-seven minutes by train. Lago Trasimeno is a beautiful Tuscan lake, but it’s not very deep– only 20 feet at the deepest, and … Continue reading →

Tonight was so much fun. I had a dinner party for my new neighbors and Greek classmates. In the photo: Savas, me, Mikhaelis, Jordan, Stephanie, and Sallar. Afterwards walked around and had gelato.

I have a new favorite Italian word: soprattutto. It means “overall.” I took my final exam this morning. I studied hard and think I did really well. I’m much better at listening, writing, and reading than I am at speaking. … Continue reading →

“I don’t live to work but work to live.” This is what Emmanuele, one of Charlotte’s Italian admirers, told us when she asked how he could stay out until 3 am (le ore piccole) and then go to work the … Continue reading →

It’s finally raining here for the first time since I arrived in Italy on June 15. It’s nice and cool and drizzly, so I won’t be swimming today, and I have no homework. I thought I’d add a few more … Continue reading →

I took the bus to Siena yesterday morning. It was so easy and smooth and air conditioned. It only took an hour and twenty minutes. Meanwhile, Charlotte had to take four trains from Monterosso. She left her hotel at 10 … Continue reading →

I made fried zucchini flowers for cena stasera. Okay, they look like fried rats. I guess I should have “cut off” the tails, which were not edible. Mi piacciano molto! Time to do my homework for lunedi so I won’t … Continue reading →