WhatAWeek

Ciao tutti!


So what has happened since my last entry...

We went to the Cemetery for photography class, and it was so awesome. It was interesting to see the different ways in which countries organize the headstones and rows. Italian cemeteries are full! to the brim, even as much as seeing a mans headstone on the side of the steps. It was a very cool experience and I captured a few images that I really liked...

This past weekend we went to Carnevale in Viareggio. Holy Moly. That is all I can really say. The floats that these people make are unbelievable. It is like nothing I have ever seen. They are huge, and completely bizarre. Most of them are political and are hard to understand from an American viewpoint.
Viareggio is on the coast, so we got to experience the beach for the first time, it was beautiful.

Here are some pictures. . .

Yes. That is Obama. Yes, that is a terrorist in his hat.

This past week was full of a lot of emotions and trials. All of the students had been feeling rather stressed out over the school schedule and on Thursday we had a meeting with the school. It felt good to really have our voices heard, on Monday we are going to have another meeting to try and sort through it.

Classes are still progressing fast. Art History is usually not in the classroom, instead we are on field trips throughout the town. Midterms will be here in a mere two weeks!

Yesterday, we were given the opportunity to travel to Rapolano Terme. We took a hike, met a local sculptor and got to see the studio space.

Today was a day of relaxing. I had an amazing sandwich, some gelato and enjoyed the girls of the program. It is nice to have some relaxation before April. Next weekend we are going on a Photography trip and to a local Siena Basketball game.

Hope all is well in the States :)

Liz