hello all! so today we had our first cartography class, and it was an adventure. we started off by meeting at our studio in the Collegio Romano and there were handed ancient maps (Nolli maps) of Rome. We were then told where our cartography class would be held (on the other side of the city) and after being asked to pencil in a route to take, we were sent off individually to find our way through the streets to the little studio (door #24) on the other side. Needless to say it took us about an hour for everyone to get there- but getting lost was so much fun. Rome is endlessly dense and amazing. For the afternoon and evening, Adam, Laura, and I decided to go for a walk which luckily for us included exploring the Jewish Ghetto to the south, and seeing the Theatro di Marcello, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon! Words really can't describe all we saw today... it's so surreal. I'll just post all my pictures on my flickr site, so click HERE to see my favorite pictures of the day!
love you all!
Ash,
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting these events everyday! You know this has become something of a habit to check your blog. Sooo much so that I am actually at the Comfort Inn in State College right now at the computer in the lobby!!! We brought Jordan back early because of the snow storm and decided to stay the night and venture home in the morning. It is so amazing to read about your day (getting lost and stumbling into the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain) and think that I will be there in a little over a month!!! Amazing.
Aunt Wendy and Uncle Chuck are having a Italian dinner with gnocchi and biscotti next Sat. so we can talk about our trips.
Tell everyone that we said hello. Savor every moment.
I love you honey and miss you already.
Love,
Mom
Ash,
ReplyDeleteIt sound's like you are having so much fun!! As I read your posts and look at your pictures, I just can't help but think about all the adventures that you are having and how much you will cherrish these memories when you are old.
I hope that you have good health and I wish you all the fun in the world!!
Love,
Jason
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteGreat messages and pictures! It's so wonderful to share your experience through your words and photos - thank you for taking time to do this.
Love and prayers,
Jayne