Ciao Tutti!

So... it is quite warm here in the lovely Urbino... but after walking around Verona for a day, I cannot complain. We just returned from a 2 day trip to Padova and Verona. Padova was a nice town... a little commercial... but nice. St. Anthonys Cathedral is there and it was INCREDIBLE. His relics are in the church... yep, thats right... his jaw, dried up vocal chords, and practically disintegrating tongue are on display in the church. It is actually pretty neat. The church, itself was incredible. Then we went to the botanical gardens and it was so beautiful. They have very different flora here. The lilypads were about 3 feet in diameter! CRAZINESS!! lol. I loved it because, as most know, I am a plant nerd.

In fair Verona where we lay our scene... yes, I was there... the town of Juliet and Romeo. We even went to Juliets balcony while on the tour... of course, it wasnt necessarily HER balcony... considering it was a fictional story which may or may not have had an ounce of truth in it. BUT it was really cute. Below the balcony is a statue of Juliet. I noticed that her breast area was very worn from people touching them... apparently it is good luck to touch them. I, however, did not violate the poor dear.

Now we are home again and back to class. I had a quiz and did pretty well on it, so I do not feel THAT overwhelemed. I think we are going out to dinner tonight to the Ristorante Europa to have some Tartufi. It is a fantastic dessert that is... well... the best thing you could ever out in your mouth.

Yum.

Ok... I am off! Ciao!

Mari