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My History, Your History, Everyone’s History
Let me just start by telling you all that I’ve walked over 10 miles today (the iPhone counts this for you). My feet are going to give out any second but, nevertheless, it’s been a great day. And by...
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Exploring Hadrian’s Villa – Rome, Italy
Hadrian’s Villa, Rome – FIU Honors Collegee To tell you the truth, I’m very much surprised by how much history and culture is in Rome. I’m surprised that so much history is preserved and admired. On...
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A day in Pompeii
I went to Pompeii. Class in the Pompeii forum And if you don’t know what that is or why that’s so incredibly amazing, let me explain it to you. Pompeii is a huge archaeological site in Naples (or...
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All Good Things Come to an End…
Today, I say goodbye to Rome. Today, I say goodbye to the only place in the world that has this much history, this much culture, this much compassion. It’s bittersweet because I’ll be in Florence...
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One Door Closes, Another Opens…
I must admit I was sad to leave Rome. I was sad to leave a place with so much history and so much belonging. But, now, I’m in Florence and I don’t know why I thought it wouldn’t be just as great as...
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FIU Honors College Studies Abroad: A day with Michelangelo
The David is the greatest sculpture ever made by a human being. And, in case you didn’t know, it was sculpted by Michelangelo. After this piece (and this is my opinion), everything else is kind of a...
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Duomo Area – Tour of Florence
Brunelleschi’s Duomo I only have one more day in Florence. From what I’ve experienced thus far, it’s great — but the people are much different than in Rome. To me, people almost act like they do in...
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A Traveler’s Journey – Cinque Terre Hike
I’m currently in SO much pain. Yesterday we did a 20 mile hike (equivalent of 10 hours). It was beautiful (AND YES I FINISHED IT ALL). It was so peaceful… To be walking with nature and to have a view...
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Blog: Goodbye to the beautiful Cinque Terre, Italy. Next Stop….
Such a beautiful town, with amazing hospitality… As I walked into the village (or rather climbed — up rocks) I saw the owner of a restaurant standing outside waving at people. She wasn’t doing anything...
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Goodbye Italy! You will be missed
It feels unreal to be here. I know I say that a lot but it just doesn’t feel real. And it’s a little overwhelming for me. This post may be a little more personal than the rest, so bear with me… I’m...
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