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”
Madi's World 