Assisi

pronounced  uh-see-zee. 

Oh my lanta.  Assisi was probably my favorite place in Italy.  I am most definitely going back there someday.  (in 5 years.  I'm already planning a trip back.)  This city was literally like going back in time.  You'll see...

View From St. Frances Basilica.

St Francis Basilica.  I wish we could take pictures inside.  The Frescoes by Giotto were incredible!

did not get ready this day. Haha. I didn't even care, I was way too happy to be there.

Eating a cannoli.  They were to die for.  The rest of the trip was spent trying to hunt down a cannoli that met the expectations set by the cute bakery in Assisi.  Best 3 Euros I spent out there!

mid-bite and Elisha's crazy eyes. hahah.  This is the day we all became BFF's.  I love those girls with all my heart. 

yum!

my sweet Angel and I

.."how the heck do you get to the castle?!!"

... (after wandering for 20+ minutes)... "hey guys!  do you think that's the way to the castle?!..."

Erica Elisha Angel and I

#nofilter. This is real life.

Cute little Carousel in the piazza.

Yep.  I'm going back to Assisi as soon as I can.

happy news

so

I got into the Italy Study Abroad Program!

I've known since November, but still hadn't really made it known on this here blog.  It's been a really long time coming and is a miracle/dream come true in more ways than one.

I leave in May and I'll get back in June.  I cannot wait.
While in Italia, I'll be studying all sorts of Art History.  My emphasis will be in Baroque art and architecture (one of my favorite art periods) and Art History to the Renaissance.

I'll be visiting these places (to name a few)

 

hiking in Cinque Terre

Roma

Florence

Venice

Any of you been to Italy before?  For those of you following me on Pinterest you've probably already seen my board dedicated to Study Abroad {Eep!} but I would be oh so grateful for any tips or insight you have on the subject.  

1. Things to get me even more excited than I already am 

2. Help me get prepared. (ie long flight, traveling abroad tips, art history books to read, saving money....)

needless to say, 

I am more than excited.

Not going to lie, I cried a little thinking about it today.

PS thank you to those of you who have helped at all in getting me to go.  You know who you are, and I love you all more than you know.

non parlo italiano

who speaks italian and wants to teach me?

i'm looking to learn.

my app only teaches me so much.

grazie!