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April 21, 2008
Whoo! How DID they survive the semester?
Of course, they're younger than I, but still . . . .
I ran up to Milan on Saturday morning and spent Saturday and Sunday night with a friend there. I've never really been to Milan - just changed trains in that amazing station. So this time I did all kinds of things and ate well.
This morning I headed over to Venice, the most beautiful but overpriced place in the world. I had reservations at the Palazzo Grassi for the Rome and the Barbarians show (quick verdict: go! more nuanced views to come later). It was pouring rain, so all I did afterwards was take the water bus to San Marco and go in there. I paid the small fee for the Pala d'Oro, the golden altarpiece. Yowza!
Then this evening back to Rome - that's the part that the students were doing all the time - 3 cities in one weekend. No wonder they dragged some days, even though they're less than half my age.
Pictures later!
Posted by CrankyProfessor at April 21, 2008 11:54 PM
Comments
Just a note to let you know that I have enjoyed reading your blog during your semester in Rome. I think I may have found you through Amy Welborn's blog- not sure. In any event your links have been great- I have shown quite a few to my homeschooled, 11 year old daughter. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Also, just read Lucia: A Venetian Life in the Age of Napoleon by Andrea Di Robilant. Pretty good book, since you mentioned Venice.
Posted by: Drew Ann at April 22, 2008 12:43 PM