As I typed the tyke of my blog, I had to recheck the calendar because it does not seem like we are halfway through our program! The days are whizzing by so quickly now I feel like I can't keep up! -hence why I am typing this blog at 1 am...turns out it is now Tuesday ! This past week has been such a blur, a lot has been happening here in Rome!
This past weekend m friends and I traveled to Paris and Dublin.. All in the same weekend. It is pretty cool to say I have been in three countries in one day! We had breakfast in Rome, lunch in Paris, and enjoyed a Guinness with the Irish! What a day! Unfortunately over the weekend I came back to Rome Home with a lot more than just souvenirs... I had strep throat, again!
Monday evening I met with the doctor and she prescribed me four antibiotics, one that they no longer used in the U.S. It was interesting to go through the process of universal healthcare, especially because of our 490 class! It was also really difficult commuting sting because te doctor did nt understand everything I was saying!
The next day I had to stay home from our tour of the Pantheon. I was really disappointed because I was looking forward to this tour the most ! Hopefully I have time to go back and visit it on a free day! Muriel Spark says in the Smiles of Rome, "but, if I can get, say, a glimpse of the Pantheon-- even passing in a taxi on my way to fulfill some banal commission-- I find the journey worthwhile." I love that because that's how I feel at this point !
Thankfully, I am feeling much better now and was able to finish the week out strong! I'm looking forward to the coming events for week 5 especially because it involves a traditional American dinner for thanksgiving !!
Ciao Katie,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog. Glad you are feeling better. I really like how you found the best quote from the reading to sum up your week. Thanks.