Arrivederci America

I leave in 3 days (not counting today)! I am getting so excited, but also I can feel the oh so familiar nerves building up in my stomach. Packing is also a pain. It takes real talent to fit 4 months into one suitcase.

So my mom and I were looking at a map of Italy and she said something along the lines of "WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO BE?" So I thought I would let you all know a little more about Viterbo. Viterbo is located in the Lazio region about 60 miles from Rome. Viterbo is a medieval city, still surrounded by its city walls. There are about 61,000 residents. It's kind of like I am going to an older, more Italian version of Carson City. It is one of the most well preserved ancient cities in that region. Look it up on Wikipedia if you interested in learning any more info! Or look here.




I will be attending the Universitá Della Tuscia. I am taking an art history course, an Italian cuisine course, and two Italian language classes. I will most likely be traveling on the weekends, where most of my more interesting experiences will come from. I will miss everyone, but I am excited to share this experience with all of you!

Oopsie.

So I was not very good at the whole blogging thing this summer. I hope I am better at keeping everyone updated while I am away. I leave in a little over two weeks, I still have a big to do list, but I am mentally ready. Oh so ready.

This summer has been pretty good to me. I spent a lot of time at the beach and relaxing with friends. I played soccer a few times until my toenail literally came off. I got really into the World Cup for a couple weeks until every team I cheered for was eliminated. I planned on saving some serious money, but then my hours got cut and I worked like twice a week. I DID get more scholarship money and a pretty decent tan, which both hold importance in my life. I started to read EAT, PRAY, LOVE but got bored with it after the Italy chapters. I got to spend some time with my beautiful nieces, (and nephew). They are the coolest. I love them, a lot. I was able to see Rand and Carolyn, which was a major highlight. I went to Monterey with Kevin and his parents. It was a nice break from 100 degree weather. We also ate a TON of great food. I have mostly been anxiously waiting to leave, and as it creeps closer I am surprisingly calm. I now await in the the Greenburg Castle to go on this four month extravaganza.
This Man told me that I should stay away from stupid people. He also said I would be rich. What a Wise Machine.


This is what my backyard will look like someday, after I am rich and have stayed away from stupid people. This is actually Clint Eastwood's hotel/inn. It is in Carmel, which is one of my favorite places. It is seriously beautiful. We ate dinner at his restaurant, I had prawns with fettuccine, and vanilla bean ice cream. Afterwords we stayed and listened to a live pianist who apparently collaborates with Clint on some of his movie soundtracks. He was German and he had a lovely voice.

This is the best Clam Chowder. It makes my heart all warm inside.


More great things to come!