Last weekend was our first free
weekend to travel, so myself and five other students decided to go to Lake
Como. Since getting adjusted during the first week was somewhat of a struggle
for me I was in dire need of the sun and water in my life. I grew up at the
lake so it was like a piece of home to me, but to be honest I have never in my
life seen a place like this. It still blows my mind to think back and remember
the always-surrounding beautiful scenery and how even though I was truly there
in reality, it continuously seemed like I was looking at a picture. I actually
learned a lot while travelling there and being able to explore and wander
around the city of Lecco, Belaggio, and Lake Como. It was an unforgettable
experience and I hope to someday take my entire family back there!
Leading into the next weekend we
had more travels planned to visit Roma and Firenze (Florence). I still can’t
grasp the fact that I was in the historical city of Rome and got to physically
see the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain with my own eyes. Displayed are some of
the amazing pictures that I will have forever as memories. We also saw Piazza
del Popolo and Piazza Campidoglio where the enormous capital (Altar of the Fatherland) was built. It is
fascinating to me the history behind each monument and how crazy it is to think
that they were able to construct such places and statues so long ago. I was
utterly in awe at most of the places we viewed in Rome.
Colosseum Altar of the Fatherland
Trevi Fountain
Florence will forever hold a place
in my heart because I felt that it held the true culture and feel of Italy. I
was most looking forward to visiting here and, though it rained on us, I was
again in awe every time I looked over or turned down the next street. In my
opinion, Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower (the cathedral) was even more
impressive that Milan’s and I almost couldn’t fathom the size and slight detail
throughout the entire building. Many of the places to see in Florence are in
walking distance from each other so we started at the cathedral and walked to
Piazza Della Signoria, Uffizi, and Ponte Vecchio. They each had amazingly
detailed statues, bridges, and water features of some kind. I’m sure there was
more to see but with limited time I was happy to even have the chance to visit
for the day. Italy, you have not been a disappointment and with another week of
class and a free weekend after to travel, I am very much looking forward to
continuing this incredible adventure!
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower
Ponte Vecchio
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