Today we checked out of our hotel in Rome, and left for our 3 hr bus ride to Perugia (Assisi). I sat with Megan and watched Warm Bodies on my laptop! We had a break at a gas station, and then went to meet up with the Monk at the Basilica of San Francesco. He told us about the steps he sent through to become a friar, and how he lives his life.
After the very nice meeting and the blessing he gave us, we went back to the bus and lots of people bought some sort of pig sandwich... everyone loved it..it wasnt my thing.
After driving for like 15 minutes we ended up on this town on the hill called Assisi(uh-see-see) .. after walking up steep roads we got into two groups. The first group went to meet the mentally/physically challenged. We had like 25 ish minutes with them, and sang them some songs. Then we switched and my group went to the streets to walk around.. and explore. I bought some amazing fresh milk chocolate.
After both groups were done, Markus took us up a big hill, which killed all our legs.. haha Some looked around the church up there...some just flirted with the british or french girls at the bottom of the hill (AVI!!) Markus took us to dinner...which wasnt to great.
We got new roommates and room assignments here in Perugia.. wifi's only in the lobby or in one corner of a hall, so theres about 30 kids in the lobby using wifi and playing Mafia. (I also got stuck in the bathroom......hhahah it was really funny!! When I FINALLY got it open there was about 10 girls outside the door seeing whats going on... it was great!)
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Day 3: Vatican and City Quest
Today we had an early morning going to the Vatican! We got to see the amazing sculptures and breath taking murals/painting. We almost weren't able to see the Sistine Chappell, but we managed to get in. We weren't supposed to take pictures (but of course...I had to snap a few), and then we were headed to Saint Peter's Basilica, but we weren't able to get close because the president or major was there. We went for amazing pizza right on the outside of the vatican, and was able to get wifi!! Two men came into the restaurant and started playing their accordions!! It was really cool!
After the great pizza, we took a metro ride to the Spanish Steps! We started our City Quest to find the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and another Piazza. We spilt up into small groups and were off to find these amazing landmarks. We asked locals where the monuments were and asked them some quiz questions like "What is the most popular souvenir bought in Italy?", and "how many columns are in the first rank(of the pantheon)". Some groups ended up having a hour left after finding all the monuments, and were able to rest, shop and hang out.
After the fun City Quest, we all got two scoops of gelato! I went for Strawberry and Snickers, it wasn't a good mix, so I'm glad there was more strawberry than Snickers. We had a pretty good dinner, we chose between fried cheese or breaded pork.. I chose the cheese. We were also given a dessert that lots of us didnt enjoy......
We got back to the rooms with 2ish hours before bed checks, and Adrianna hung out in the room! We played a weird computer game called Happy Wheels, and I was given some jobs to do as a Junior Leader. I have to call everyone at 7:45am making sure everyone is up, making sure everyone signs birthday cards, and i have to talk to ms fields about doing a group "thing"--dance, something saying P2P, or something creative for our trip and that everyone in the group can do.
After the great pizza, we took a metro ride to the Spanish Steps! We started our City Quest to find the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and another Piazza. We spilt up into small groups and were off to find these amazing landmarks. We asked locals where the monuments were and asked them some quiz questions like "What is the most popular souvenir bought in Italy?", and "how many columns are in the first rank(of the pantheon)". Some groups ended up having a hour left after finding all the monuments, and were able to rest, shop and hang out.
After the fun City Quest, we all got two scoops of gelato! I went for Strawberry and Snickers, it wasn't a good mix, so I'm glad there was more strawberry than Snickers. We had a pretty good dinner, we chose between fried cheese or breaded pork.. I chose the cheese. We were also given a dessert that lots of us didnt enjoy......
We got back to the rooms with 2ish hours before bed checks, and Adrianna hung out in the room! We played a weird computer game called Happy Wheels, and I was given some jobs to do as a Junior Leader. I have to call everyone at 7:45am making sure everyone is up, making sure everyone signs birthday cards, and i have to talk to ms fields about doing a group "thing"--dance, something saying P2P, or something creative for our trip and that everyone in the group can do.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Day 1/2: Travel and Rome
YAY!
Today is day 1/2 of our trip!!
We left Arizona at 9am and arrived in Chicago at 3pm and then took a 9 1/2 flight to Rome, Italy at 5pm!
(HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDRA!)
They played The Blind Side and The Guilt Trip during the flight..(I watched Warm Bodies on my phone) and served us dinner- mash potatoes with chicken or risotto (Sandra and I got the mashed potatoes)
After spending almost 10 hours in that plane, we finally landed in Italy! We went through customs and got our baggage and met our manager Markus. Since we got out of the airport faster than expected, our bus driver took us around the city and got to drive around the forum, and the colosseum. Then at lunch we had a french dish with rice(not sure if it was risotto or not) and tiramisu..which I found out I didnt like :(
After lunch and singing to Sandra, we went to the colosseum! We met a local guide there, who taught us about the history of the structure and the significance in Rome's history. After taking tons of pictures, going up large steps, and walking around, we left the colosseum and went to the Roman Forum and learned more about the history of all those buildings as well.
Our local guide left us, and Markus directed us to the restaurant for dinner. We walked for atleast 20 or 30 minutes..... which was painful and made everyone thirsty!!!! Once we got to the restaurant and found out that it had wifi, my hole table freaked out and iMessaged, instagramed and snapchated family and friends. With my feet hurting like crazy we walked to the bus... and took an hour drive to our hotel. we picked our meals for tomorrow and got briefed on what is expected and necessary to go to the vatican, and our roommates for the next two days! (mine is Adrianna!!)
Room checks and outfit checks for tomorrow were fine.. finally got a password for the wifi and was able to write this and post pictures in instagram. @laurenannarnold
We've got an early morning tomorrow, and a day full of walking!! (poor feet)
Today is day 1/2 of our trip!!
We left Arizona at 9am and arrived in Chicago at 3pm and then took a 9 1/2 flight to Rome, Italy at 5pm!
(HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDRA!)
They played The Blind Side and The Guilt Trip during the flight..(I watched Warm Bodies on my phone) and served us dinner- mash potatoes with chicken or risotto (Sandra and I got the mashed potatoes)
After spending almost 10 hours in that plane, we finally landed in Italy! We went through customs and got our baggage and met our manager Markus. Since we got out of the airport faster than expected, our bus driver took us around the city and got to drive around the forum, and the colosseum. Then at lunch we had a french dish with rice(not sure if it was risotto or not) and tiramisu..which I found out I didnt like :(
After lunch and singing to Sandra, we went to the colosseum! We met a local guide there, who taught us about the history of the structure and the significance in Rome's history. After taking tons of pictures, going up large steps, and walking around, we left the colosseum and went to the Roman Forum and learned more about the history of all those buildings as well.
Our local guide left us, and Markus directed us to the restaurant for dinner. We walked for atleast 20 or 30 minutes..... which was painful and made everyone thirsty!!!! Once we got to the restaurant and found out that it had wifi, my hole table freaked out and iMessaged, instagramed and snapchated family and friends. With my feet hurting like crazy we walked to the bus... and took an hour drive to our hotel. we picked our meals for tomorrow and got briefed on what is expected and necessary to go to the vatican, and our roommates for the next two days! (mine is Adrianna!!)
Room checks and outfit checks for tomorrow were fine.. finally got a password for the wifi and was able to write this and post pictures in instagram. @laurenannarnold
We've got an early morning tomorrow, and a day full of walking!! (poor feet)
Thursday, June 6, 2013
The Purge
This movie was kind of a let down. I expected it to be a scary creepy movie... But it was just creepy and suspenseful.
The story line is good, and your heart he's racing at a couple of parts... But it might not be what you expected/ wanted it to be. If the main guy knew that the product he was selling wasn't impenetrable... Then why didn't he create a safe room or a bunker just in case a situation like this happened.
The masks were very scary... And the actions of the "killers" were just creepy!
I'd recommend this movie to teens+
Who like scary/suspense/thriller movies
2/5 glasses
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