As it turns out, things do break in Italy. In fact, they break when you really really don't want them to, just like in the States! My computer charger died and/or the connection is bad. Either way, I have to find time to go to an Italian computer store and ask for help...in Italian. It's not the worst thing, but it means that you won't be getting any pictures for a while. Too bad because I have some great pictures of PISA!
My friend Carolyn and I went to Pisa this past weekend. We had a great time exploring the town and climbing all 294 steps of the tower, but I'll save the details for the pictures. It was a great trip with some great cheap food.
I thought I'd take this chance to describe to you the John Felice Rome Center. There are about 240 students here and a lot of them aren't from Loyola. Most of us live on the main campus but because there are so many students this semester they had to put some of them in as hotel down the street. Our classes are in the same building as our rooms, which gets a little weird when you're taking a shower. It's a very old building with marble floors and very thin walls, so sound travels really well...too well. There are not secrets at the JFRC. Also, because it's such an old building, everything needs a little jiggle, shove, push, tweek, and love. Hot water? Well, it's always a surprise! All of these flaws are actually endearing and they add a very unique charm to the experience of living abroad, so long as you don't have excessively oily hair or need light on demand.
As soon as I get my computer working I'll get you some new pictures!
Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC!!!! Double didgits, you are so cool! We'll get together for a birthday cake as soon as I get back. Ciao!
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