Rainy Days Can’t hide the Beauty


Ciao Riggazzi!

As you know if you read my last blog midterms are upon me.  I have 2 tomorrow and 2 on Tuesday then I am hopping a train to Rome! But Before I can pack and relax I must study for these tests.  Wish me luck. 
 
Before my weekend of cramming I went out this morning to the Duomo Piazza and was wondering around.  I also found the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and it is as beautiful as they say if not more so.  It was amazing to see.  Not to mention the hordes of tourists that were present and if you thought the Italians could be rude think again.
The tourists would walk at a snail’s pace in front of you and stop to look at the ground and cause you to run into them and then yell at you in some foreign language. Even with all of the downsides to the experience it is beautiful.  I was planning on climbing to the top of the Duomo today, but it started raining so I vetoed it for another day.  I also wondered around the shopping area in the Duomo Piazza area.  There are always some kind of preforms hanging area the Duomo area. Today there were Violinists playing and they were pretty good.  It is always a treat to see what free show you are going to see when you are just out and about walking. 

Weather is just a pain. Much like the East in the U.S. right now Mother Nature is having mood swings.  From snow to sunny and 75 degrees (F) back to freezing and raining.  Though With this knowledge I can say that spring is just around the corner. 
 Rain, rain, go away bring me sunshine and the beach.  I hope that the weather cooperates for my Spring Break Italian Tour I have planned. Which is almost complete except housing for Rome.  Fingers-crossed on that as well.  Though I sleep really well with the sound of rain coming through my balcony door.  I guess this spring weather means I can go shopping for shorts right? Or a swim suit? Tank tops? Sandals? Yes, thank you Mother Nature I love spring and summer weather.

Spring Break is almost here.  I am so ready for my trips.  Rome-Florence & Pisa – Venice – Verona and Back to Milan to start classes again.  I’m so excited, I’m surprised I haven’t started packing yet. For real though.  I am slightly nervous too though.  But Easter in Rome and Vatican City, will be so exciting! I would jump for joy but I have too much to do for that.  I hope all of my friends had a wonderful spring break. I know I’m rubbing it in but I’m excited for my 12 day break! Whoop! Whoop! Be jealous! Come study abroad and enjoy the experience while you’re at it. 

I love and miss all of my MC family and especially my friends and family.  Also today is my wonderful Papaw’s Birthday! So Happy Birthday Papaw! Sending you hugs and gooses from Italy!

Love and Miss y’all!

Ciao Amici!