August 28, 2019 When I wake, the room is quiet and I look around to see that my roommates are still sleeping even though it is nearly 10 am. And it is raining outside. I climb down quietly from my top bunk and change into pants and a jacket for the first time since beingContinue reading “Rainy Day in Milan”
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Le Grazie & Arrival in Milan
August 27, 2019 August 26, 2019 – I didn’t feel the need to dedicate a blog post to yesterday, but I do want to recount my activities in brief for memory’s sake. I revisited the swimming spot in Manarola for a few hours in the morning. Then I read in a hammock on the patioContinue reading “Le Grazie & Arrival in Milan”
Pesto Class & Dinner with a View
August 25, 2019 Yesterday, I visited 3 out of the 5 villages that make up Cinque Terre: Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. So today I plan to visit the other two: Manarola and Riomaggiore. I complete my usual morning routine of getting ready and packing my beach essentials. On my way to the train station, IContinue reading “Pesto Class & Dinner with a View”
A Hike in Cinque Terre: Corniglia to Vernazza
August 24, 2019 I wake up from my deep and comfortable sleep on the top bunk of the four-person shared dorm at Costello. I remove the eye mask and ear plugs that have proved to be the essential assets to a good night’s sleep. After the adventure of climbing down the ladder of my bunk,Continue reading “A Hike in Cinque Terre: Corniglia to Vernazza”
Madi & Shruti Go To Portovenere
August 23, 2019 My friend Shruti, who I met at Bassetto Guesthouse & Apartments in Certaldo, arrived last night, and she is also staying at Costello. We were out late last night with Allie, so we sleep in a bit. Once we’re both awake and ready for an adventure, we decide to go to Portovenere.Continue reading “Madi & Shruti Go To Portovenere”
Sailing Adventure & Dinner Party
August 22, 2019 My alarm goes off at 8 am, and I quickly turn it off so as not to wake my roommates. I carefully climb down from the top bunk of my bed, take my bag out from my locker, and pick out a bathing suit, a tank top, and a pair of flowyContinue reading “Sailing Adventure & Dinner Party”
Madi & Allie Arrive in Cinque Terre
August 21, 2019 I sleep in until 9 am, which I have rarely done on this trip. I climb down from the top bunk and quietly pack my bags, as my only remaining roommate, a sweet Russian girl who speaks broken English, is still sleeping (the other two left early this morning). Once I’m packed,Continue reading “Madi & Allie Arrive in Cinque Terre”
London: Say What?
England. The place where “crisps” are chips and “chips” are fries, “scones” are biscuits and “biscuits” are cookies. Better to learn this before you go to avoid confusion. Remember to look right before crossing the street. If you’re visiting London, all of the crosswalks will remind you of this. Here are a few other tipsContinue reading “London: Say What?”
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