Ciao!
Hello from Rome. Though certainly not the best person with technology I have decided to get a blog started to keep all friends and family updated. The last few days have been a fun and relaxing exploration of Rome. I live off of the Piazza Novona and while climbing the stairs up to my room isn't always fun I am rewarded with a lovely view of the Vatican dome from my window!
The people on my trip all get along fairly well and I have made some great new friends. Today was my first day of classes. my Italian class seems as though it will be a challenge. At the same time, I will certainly be in the right place to practice it.
We have mostly gone out thus far, two students cooked a dinner on Friday. Now that I am becoming adjusted to dormitory and Rome, tonight I am cooking dinner with several other people to have a relaxing night in. Chicken Mirabella and roasted potatoes are on the menu (if I can get the recipes in time) and already I am excited to cook my first meal in Italy.
This afternoon after getting a truly delicious macchiato at a nearby cafe, I stumbled upon a vegetable street vendor. For 3 euro I got beautiful peppers, mushrooms and an Italian apple (it tastes very sweet like a combination of a pear and apple). While there, I ran into an American woman and as it turns out her daughter went to Connecticut College, and now works as a paper conservator. What a small world! We exchanged numbers, so hopefully I will get a chance to take her for coffee and find out some insider information on Rome.
Well that's all for now stay in touch (email or skype).
+Sofia
View from my apartment!
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