For those of you not in on the joke “Katoosh” is the sound our rifles make when we fire them into the air in patriotic fervor, but like many jokes that need to be explained, its probably better left alone. It is as much the 4th of July in Italy as it is the UnitedContinue reading >>
I had high hopes for posting yesterday, but an afternoon thunderstorm wiped out the internet. It’s that kind of town. There were only two of us in Italian class this morning, which means we got a whole lot of individual attention. We explained the health care system at great length. Both of the operas haveContinue reading >>
In the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise…
Today marks 2-years since I moved into my apartment in Boston, and boy, do I miss it right now. After 2 years of not having a roommate, sharing space again on this trip has been hard. I’m sure my current roommate thinks me horribly rude for going hours at a time without speaking, but it’sContinue reading >>
Una Domenica a Firenze
Yesterday we went to lovely Florence, and it was hot. I know this makes me sound like a hopeless snob, but I much prefer going to places with something to do (an educational program, a gig, etc), rather than as a tourist. I felt a little at loose ends yesterday. We waited forever at theContinue reading >>
Not much to report from Novafeltria today. It has been sweltering hot for days, and no amount of gelato has cooled me down! We ran Bohème three times today, and tomorrow it’s off to Florence. Today there was thunder and fog in the mountains that were really striking. I finally started taking some pictures ofContinue reading >>