Well People
I'm not going to write if no one writes to me..... :( How am I supposed to know how everyone else is doing?? So comment.
Today is our last day in Florence, Italy. I am decidedly not a fan of big touristy destinations! There are lots of people, way too many, and it's hard to not be overwhelmed by both that, the heat, and the amount of immigrants trying to sell you fake Louie Vouttion (however you spell that) bags and belts and sunglasses. I am so grateful for Mr. Betsch's Art History class in highschool, because I am having a wonderful time recognizing and being able to place some of the art I'm seeing. We were at the Uffizi yesterday and the first room had the Madonna and Child of Duccio, Giotto, and Cimabue. I cannot even explain the excitement to walk into there and go "AH! I know this painting! I studied it! I wrote essays on this!! And now I'm looking at it in person!" It was really quite exhilarating. There were actually many paintings that I recognized in that gallery, which was very exciting for me. The Uffizi goes on my top three so far. Along with walking around San Marco square in Venice the first night and feeding the pigeons, and going to the World Cup game in Stuttgart. We also saw Michelangelo's David today, along with his unfinished Prisoners. It was awe inspiring for me. The Prisoners are some of my favorite sculptures. I can imagine that if I had not studied art previously, I might have been slightly less inclined to be breathless. Thank you Mr. Betsch :)
Tomorrow Bill leaves to go back to the States, and Susan, Will, Allyn, Jenny and I travel to Siena. It's supposed to be very Tuscany and laid back.
Oh yes, and Venice.... I have mixed feelings about Venice. We first got there at night, and it was just breathtaking. Everything sparkled and people played music and San Marco's square was beautiful and there were pigeons and a couple got engaged and the gondola's had accordian players and there were people playing the violin in squares and I was with my boyfriend and it was very romantic and the bridges were lovely and it wasn't hot and the next morning...... I got very sick. Probably because I drank out of the tap water. So I spent a miserable hot day in bed. Then we left the next day. So go figure. The first night was lovely however.
Miss you all.
Sarah you-can-call-me-the-world-traveler Annette
posted by sarahkrzy at 12:57 PM
4 Comments:
hey world-traveler:) Ya the Uffizi is pretty awesome huh? that was one of my favorite things to see in Italy too, besides going to Modena and Maranello (where they make Ferrari)hope you're feeling better since Venice. where's next on the itinerary? we should be moving in to our apartment Wednesday, so pray that that goes well. k, well enjoy the rest of your european vacation. later Sarah
Sarah dear,
Don't stop writing cuz we like to hear how things are going over there. I do better on the phone so you can call me any time you want. I miss you mucho and love you tons. Hope you are feeling better.
Mom
hmmmm... Italy... I truly wouldn't mind tagging along with you. That first night in Venice sounded entirely too lovely. But I suppose the sickness made up for it! (ugh... I really am sorry about that) I bet Italy would be better in the winter... or anytime other than summer. Kind of like Disneyland. We can go back someday together (to Italy that is, not Dland).. ok? ok. I had a pretty good art history class from Chico State, but I don't remember many of the art pieces you mentioned... You're art class was apparently better! Well, I need to go get ready for work... meaning putting another stupid one-piece bathing suit on... oh-so-fun. Love ya!
I'm going to see if you actually get this since the comments on this are way back in June. I miss you lots and look forward to the pictures you put on the blog. It helps me picture better what it's like where you are. Don't get tired of it. Mom
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