Tuesdays mean one of two things: Have an extremely leisurely day and enjoy the wonders of Florence (after your main class, of course) Go on one of the activities that Abbey Road offers I am in love with my fashion class! We are starting to create our own line of clothing for our final project. I am still unsure what my inspiration or ...
We have come to the beginning of our second week here, and I still feel a sense of childlike awe whenever I wander the streets of Firenze. Once morning and afternoon classes are done, we are given the opportunity to embrace the Florentine culture on our own. I have roamed the endless cobblestone roads, becoming enamored by the quaint cafes and ...
From landing for the first time in Europe to now forgetting that I'm a tourist, yesterday marked the end of an inspiring first week in Firenze. Thursday afternoon, we hiked up the dizzying spiral steps to the top of the Duomo, which hosted breathtaking views of the city and the red-tiled buildings nestled into the side of the dark blue-green ...
After a whole week of classes and activities, unwinding by going to the city of Lucca was perfect. When we arrived at Lucca, we had free time to walk around with friends, shop, and eat lunch. The town was filled with cute shops and street performers either singing or selling artwork. After a few hours to spend amongst our friends, we met back ...
On Wednesday night, we went on an excursion to the infamous Ponte Vecio. In the inky darkness, the twinkling lights reflected the outlines of the buildings lining the Arno to create a mesmerizing, fairytale-like atmosphere. On the walk back to the apartment, we were astounded by a group of talented street performers who allowed us to discover ...
Thursday night we had a soccer game amongst the students at a local, outdoor turf field. It was a blast to see all of those who participated release a competitive side and showcase their athleticism. I slept like a log after all the running in the games and then challenging my roommate, Ben, to a race home. On Friday, I had my first quiz in ...
My first full weekend with Abbey Road in Florence was wonderful! We went to a small town called Lucca, the beach, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We went to Lucca on Saturday, and it was one of my favorite places so far. Lucca is a very small town that is surrounded by huge walls that acted as protection years ago. During our time in Lucca, we ...
Well, it is officially the end of our first week here in Firenze, and all I can say is, "I have had an amazing couple of days!" Like I stated in my previous blog, my visual arts class had maintained a very relaxed attitude, both through the teachers and the students. Morning classes start with us meeting up at the coffee joint around the ...
Ciao a tutti! Abbey Road students started their classes this week: Italian language, visual arts, drawing, Tuscan cuisine, photography, and art history! Students were very excited about all their classes and activities. After our morning classes on Tuesday, we had our afternoon activities: a visit to the leather school, where students could ...
I'm cramming this blog in the wee hours of the night after a jam-packed day filled with an abundance of non-stop art! Starting the day off with a morning walk (we do a lot of walking!) to the Boboli gardens, we were free to sketch a sculpture within the magnificent gardens, which were originally the hunting grounds behind the Medici family's ...