There are only six of us that went on this
adventure! Bailey, Dave, Michaela, Sorcha, Michaels friend Rebecca, and of
course me! We left from Perugia Friday for Venice. We knew it was going to be
rainy but we didn't let that discourage us from visiting and having a
great time. We arrived and managed to find our hotel through the
confusing streets. They are confusing because you have to cross over
bridges and criss cross back and fourth. It's a great way to see
this beautiful city. Everything there is beautiful. We were lucky because
it wasn't to rainy in the afternoon or that night. So we went exploring
and taking lots of pictures! When we were there we had the experience of
high tide and rain! Don't worry lots of picture below of the flooding. Our
first stop of our exploration was the most famous bridge in Venice! it was so
pretty with all of the gondolas and boats traveling around and under it.
From there we made our way to San Marcos Square, stopping at a few
churches along the way. It is still an absolute beautiful city even though
there was a drizzle come down. The best part of the trip to Venice would
have to be Friday night. We went back to the bridge and did lots of
long exposure shots so we could get the light stream of the boats coming
and going! So beautiful! Next, we went back to San Marcos where we
did what i would call light painting with our phones. So for this we left
our camera shutter open for about thirty seconds and we stood in the
shot and spelled things out with our phone. We did this for about an hour
and had lots of people observing us. Form there we went wondering around the
streets trying to capture other cool shots! The we stopped for some dinner and
had some pizza then continued beck to our hotel and got a little lost but
we eventually made it back.
The next day it was raining
pretty heavily and the tide was supper high so guess what... yes you're
right the streets were all flooded! It was crazy! I almost made it out of
Venice without soaking my shoes but the last turn we took to get to the
train satiation there was no way of avoiding the super high water in the
flooding street and I had to walk straight throughout the gross
water. I ruined my shoes so I had to buy some new ones at the train station
because i was not going to go the rest of the weekend with soaking wet shoes.
At 11 we got on the train and headed to Verona! This is the place where
Romeo and Juliet are from. We ventured to Juliet's house. This is where you
tape your letter to Juliet up on the wall or just write on the wall. It was so
cool to see all of the letters and what not. So of course i added a little
something with me and Clay's name on it and so did Bailey for her and Cody.
Also, there is a statue of Juliet there. The tradition is that you are suppose
to touch her boob and then you will have true love in your life. And
of course Bailey, Dave, and I had to partake in this tradition. The we
continued our journey around the city doing a little shopping
and admiring the beauty of it all. We all saw the colosseum that
is in Verona but we didn't go inside. At six we got on the train headed to
Milan. We were all pretty tired so we walked around a little bit and stopped
for gelato and snacks then headed back to the hotel.
Sunday all of us girls decided to sleep
in. I foot to mention I had a cold this weekend so I really needed the
sleep. Dave got up early though to go and see The Last Supper! He got a
few snap shots on his iPhone so at least we got to see those. Us girls set
out later at about 8 to meet Dave at this massive castle. It was
pretty spectacular just because of the size of it. From there we walked
across the park and stopped for a few to take pictures of The Arch of Peace (at
least I think this is the name). Then we went to the Duomo of Milan. The church
from the outside is so ornate and stunning! We did not get to go inside but
that was okay because the outside was beautiful enough for me. The church
is located right next to the oldest mall in the world!! I think
that fashion is an art form and I love it. So at the oldest mall of course
there is Louis Vuitton, Prada, and other spectacular stores. After
all of this we made our way to the train station and grabbed a bite to eat
then we were on out way back home to the villa for our last week here in
Italy!
I am so happy I came on this trip to
Italy. I have learned so much and have got to travel to so
many amazing places. I am truly blessed and this trip
has inspired me to become more worldly and continue traveling. I can
not wait for my next adventure. I also cannot thank the people enough who have
made this trip so enjoyable! The teachers, students, and everyone at the
villa have been amazing. I will be so sad to leave at the end of the week but I
am very excited to see my family as well.
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