"When one looks at it, all else seems little: the edifice is so vast, that one can not hold the image of it in one's soul; in memory we think it smaller, and then return to it again to find it every time greater than before." J. W. Goethe, Italian Journey (Reflecting on the scale … Continue reading ROMA!
Buongiorno! This last weekend, our program went to Napoli (Naples), and although we did not see much of the city itself, we had the opportunity to explore smaller towns and ruins in the area. It was a welcome change of pace and scenery, and I'm excited to share my experiences there with you! On Thursday, … Continue reading Days 16-18: Napoli
Ciao again! I'm slowly (but surely) catching up on my blog posts. I have a lot to write for these days - site visits, the 4th of July, the Villa Borghese... The Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo is one of the simpler churches of Rome, significantly less ornate than the others. There is, however, charm … Continue reading Days 12-15: Independence Day & More
Hello again! Still catching up, and there is so much to say about my time in Venice. Here goes! We took a speed train from Rome on Friday afternoon, and when we arrived and exited the station, the view was breathtaking (our professor even said her favorite moment of our trip so far … Continue reading Days 9-11: Venice
Ciao everyone! I'm sorry it's been so long since I last posted - this last week and a half has been a whirlwind of different activities and site visits. It does not seem that I have nearly enough time to see even a fraction of Rome. The most memorable site we went to in these two … Continue reading Days 7-8: Santa Maria Maggiore
Grisaffi Family Adventures 