Monthly Archives: September 2010

European Travel

Posted on September 24, 2010 by James Sasso

I had no idea what was in store for me. I thought traveling here was cheap and easy, but in a world completely foreign to me, namely European airports, I found myself a bit overwhelmed. My train left from Florence … Continue reading →

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Two of the Best Days of My Life: Steak, Art, the David, the Uffizi

Posted on September 24, 2010 by James Sasso

Continuing on about how I attempt to assimilate myself into cultures as much as possible the one part of Italian culture where I am having difficulty succeeding at seeming Italian is fashion. One night at a bar I was wearing … Continue reading →

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Eating Florence and Experiencing the City

Posted on September 22, 2010 by James Sasso

When I travel I attempt to assimilate myself into which culture in which I happen to be. I’m never fully able to accomplish such a momentous task, but at least it is one at which I try. Most Americans, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Assisi and Santa Maria Novella

Posted on September 21, 2010 by James Sasso

A wasted weekend saved by Assisi Continue reading →

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Pisa

Posted on September 19, 2010 by James Sasso

Even Rocky, our amazing art history professor, could not make Pisa that interesting. I’ve been there before and knew that which awaited us, but I feel bad for the rest of the group who expected something awesome, some mythical place … Continue reading →

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Siena

Posted on September 17, 2010 by James Sasso

True beauty takes your breath away. It makes your heart beat irregularly and your eyes swell with tears. You cannot talk, you can barely think. The only thing you want to do is sit and stare. Your eyes literally lock … Continue reading →

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Santa Croce

Posted on September 15, 2010 by James Sasso

Today’s classroom: Santa Croce(which I had been mistakingly calling Santa Maria del Croce, a mixture of the name of the Duomo and that of Santa Croce). Anyway, before even entering the church Rocky gave us a brief, but awesomely detailed … Continue reading →

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Museums and City Views

Posted on September 14, 2010 by James Sasso

I am learning more about art than I ever thought my brain could absorb! We went to the Museo Della Opera Del Duomo(the museum of the works, or of the “Works Committee”, of the Duomo). I’m starting to be able … Continue reading →

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Italian Family and the Duomo

Posted on September 13, 2010 by James Sasso

Yesterday, being Sunday was entirely uneventful except that I FINALLY got to talk to my baby via Skype! But now my speakers are not working so I need to sort out that issue. As Courtney said seeing each other was … Continue reading →

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Grevi Wine Festival

Posted on September 12, 2010 by James Sasso

After getting back from the clubs at around 3 (we went on quite the adventure), I set my alarm for 7:45 and went to bed. Now, why would I want to wake up that early on a Saturday? Simple answer: … Continue reading →

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