Day 2:
A majority of us woke up early, then we all had a delicious breakfast, provided by the Hostel that we're currently staying at. We stepped outside and were met by a 8 degree cold rush and met our tour guides, Tania and Angela. Our tour guides took us to a cathedral, along the way we admired the beautiful Italian architecture, learning about the different cultures that affected the city's spectacular structure.
The enormity of the cathedral, internally and externally, in addition to its detail, was absolutely breathtaking! The fresco in the cathedral that covered every inch of the place, inspired many of us.
Later on we continued to the Uffizi gallery, which showed the development of art throughout the history of Italy. We spent several hours in the gallery and were only able to learn about a small fraction of the never-ending artworks. By the time, we were done, we were absolutely starving.
For lunch, we split up and had Italy's most famous food: PIZZA! It was mouth watering. Lets not forget dessert, which consisted of the famous gelatto (in other words, ice cream).
A majority of us woke up early, then we all had a delicious breakfast, provided by the Hostel that we're currently staying at. We stepped outside and were met by a 8 degree cold rush and met our tour guides, Tania and Angela. Our tour guides took us to a cathedral, along the way we admired the beautiful Italian architecture, learning about the different cultures that affected the city's spectacular structure.
The enormity of the cathedral, internally and externally, in addition to its detail, was absolutely breathtaking! The fresco in the cathedral that covered every inch of the place, inspired many of us.
Later on we continued to the Uffizi gallery, which showed the development of art throughout the history of Italy. We spent several hours in the gallery and were only able to learn about a small fraction of the never-ending artworks. By the time, we were done, we were absolutely starving.
For lunch, we split up and had Italy's most famous food: PIZZA! It was mouth watering. Lets not forget dessert, which consisted of the famous gelatto (in other words, ice cream).
After lunch we went to another church, that was restored after it had been partially burned down, the section that remained intact had allowed us to see a comparison between the difference of artwork throughout different centuries.
Finally after loosing so many calories from the long walks, it was shopping time!! Although some of us decided to challenge themselves with another 470 steps to the top the cathedral's dome.
After countless hours of sweat-worthy bargaining and sightseeing, we went back to the hostel.
Finally after loosing so many calories from the long walks, it was shopping time!! Although some of us decided to challenge themselves with another 470 steps to the top the cathedral's dome.
After countless hours of sweat-worthy bargaining and sightseeing, we went back to the hostel.
After relaxing for 2 hours in our rooms, we yet again found ourselves hungry... that's when dinner came along, with its delicious pasta, chicken, (and most importantly) dessert.
The last event of the day, was an interesting musical treat, by the body percussionist, Lorenzo. The child within us and the teachers got unleashed, we found out that some of us, e.g. Mr Corfield, lacked musical rhythm. It was painful.
And with that we mark the end of Day 2, in Italy.
Mr Corfield: Does anyone know how to say goodnight in Italy?
Nadeen, Aysha, Kristen: Italian Sir.
FROM ALL OF US: Bonne Notche
By Nadeen, Kristen and Aysha<3
The last event of the day, was an interesting musical treat, by the body percussionist, Lorenzo. The child within us and the teachers got unleashed, we found out that some of us, e.g. Mr Corfield, lacked musical rhythm. It was painful.
And with that we mark the end of Day 2, in Italy.
Mr Corfield: Does anyone know how to say goodnight in Italy?
Nadeen, Aysha, Kristen: Italian Sir.
FROM ALL OF US: Bonne Notche
By Nadeen, Kristen and Aysha<3
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