Ciao!

Im not going into detail but my internet is broken again, so sorry if my posts are short and rushed.  Either way, class has been going very well.  I am still in the Prepratory Language Program for a few more weeks.  Basically just Italian Language classes.  A few students and I have become close friends with the couple that owns the Bar (a coffeeshop) next to our school and every day they teach us a new word or phrase.  They are the kindest, most patient people and I feel that a year from now it is going to be hard to say goodbye to them.  

Last night was an interesting night in Firenze.  My roommates and I found a great little Mexican restaurant that reminded us of home.  There was also a Patty Smith concert just around the corner from our house and that was fun to listen to.  

We have our first field trip tomorrow.  Volterra is the destination.  (Yes, the Vampire capitol of the world for all you Twilight addicts.) I will fill you in on the details and post pictures as soon as I can afterward.  I also signed up for an international basketball tournament that takes place next weekend.  I'm really looking forward to making some more Italian friends while also getting to play.  A few of us signed up for the Florence "Marathon" that takes place in a few weeks.  Its only 10k but I hear its the "biggest event in Tuscany" and we get to see gardens that arent generally open to the public.  

Other than that I think I am finally adjusting to the Italian way of life.  I think I am going to miss these mid-day siestas when I get back to the States!

Off to play some basketball with some friends!

Ciao!