There are those times when your friends call you and say, “Hey, put on some pants, we are going to grab a bite!” Then there are times when you get a text after being out until 2 AM that say, “Hey, are you coming to Florence? The bus leaves in 40 min.”—and then you proceed […]

During this beautiful experience that I’ve full-heartedly pursued for two weeks now, I’ve found my routine, passions, interests, and desires in this land that is becoming less and less foreign to me each day. Italy is complete with tradition, history, and purpose; to be a part of this is enlightening. I feel myself becoming a […]

After some bags left by AirItalia in Rome and some misguided TSA advice, we have settled in to Siena. The weather has been mild and mostly sunny, the streets have been bustling with after Christmas sales, and the food – both at the host family homes and at the innumerable Siena restaurants – has been […]