It's official, I'm accepted... The next adventure is about to begin. I'm going to Italy in June and earning 6 graduate credits in international media at the same time. Ok, so it won't be all play, but the hard work ahead is a small price to pay for this opportunity for cultural immersion.
Today, I mailed the travel contract and assorted other required paperwork to begin the adventure. Passport is renewed and in order, and my copy of Instant Immersion Italian is patiently staring at me from the bookshelf. I Hated to book tickets so early, but I was afraid that the frequent flyer seats wouldn't be available if I waited, so I am booked for the trip on Delta. Turns out, in order to have enough miles for first/business class seats, I'll be spending a few extra days after the class is over.
I land in Rome on June 21 after a 21 hour series of flights from Spokane. the rest of the class meets in Florence on the 23rd, so I'll have a couple days to find my way from Rome to Florence. Fortunately, it's still March, so I have some time! We then proceed as a group to Cagli, and school is in session. Then, as a group, we return to Rome on July 10 - I don't fly out until the 15th, so there's more time to fill with adventure.
I'll really need to learn some self-discipline - beginning by keeping this blog journal. I figure if I start early, maybe it will be a habit by June. I'm a slow learner, though, so we will see!
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