Oh hey, guys... Sorry, I kind of didn't see you there. For two and a half weeks. But I really like what you've done with your hair! And are those new shoes???
Alright. So there are a few reasons I haven't posted anything in so long.
1. I am really lazy.
2. We recently switched professors and I've had to adjust accordingly (i.e. do laundry)
3. I forgot my password...
But now I'm back so it's all good! Also, it's almost Halloween! There's this really fancy gelato place close to my apartment and they have a bunch of little chocolate sculptures of bats, hats, pumpkins, and frankensteins right now, which is weird because I didn't think Halloween was a thing in Italy... I wonder if they do stuff for it because they know all the American tourists will fork over the dough for decorations and jazz. I don't know, but I'm totally getting one of those chocolate pumpkins.
Yesterday, we went on a bunch of site visits to some basilicas in Rome, as well as the arch of Constantine. I would really like to tell you more about them but the paper with the names on it is more than 10 feet away from me right now, and I'm still digesting dinner (which was burritos!). Additionally, last weekend I took a trip with some friends to check out the catacombs and they are AWESOME. It seriously is a labyrinth down there, and I kind of half-expected to see David Bowie. There are miles of passageways and chambers, and if it wasn't for our guide, I probably would have gotten lost. I mean, at least until I came across one of those green exit signs showing a person running towards stairs. But like, there would have definitely been a full 12 minutes where I thought I was going to die.
Last weekend, I also spilled water on my roommate's computer. We don't talk about that day.
And Naples was beautiful, btdubs (dayum, it HAS been a long time...). The villa we stayed at was gorgeous and had a bunch of green and red ivy on the entire side of the entrance, and every room had it's own balcony. The balcony of the room I ended up staying in overlooked the Mediterranean, and it had a gorgeous view of the sunsets! There was also a ping pong table outside, but that's probably of less significance. Anyway, while I was in Naples, I saw Pompei, and Mount Vesuvius, as well as some old Greek temples and ruins. I also got to see the first colosseum ever made! That's right, the Colosseum is not actually the first constructed, it is just the most badass. Um, I am sure there are other things but it's late and I'm having trouble remembering specific details. But hey, you're lucky I'm here at all considering my recent track record.
Next up on my list of adventures is a day trip to, I believe, Orvieto, tomorrow. I have been lead to believe that it is beautiful. We'll see. Also, I will be going to Prague in a couple of weeks and then to Barcelona for Thanksgiving. Ideally, I'd also like to make a trip to Florence, Venice, and Denmark at some point, since they are all so close to one another. My map might be slightly outdated though. Nevertheless, I am alive and well- thanks for checking up on me.
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