by Carrie Osborn, Abbey Road staff I know, I know. You hear "Italian fashion" and think "Milan," right? You wouldn't be wrong - the international northern Italian metropolis has been home to Italy's couture shows for several decades. But before Fashion Week in Milan, Florence played a huge role in the development of the Italian ...
Today is definitely a bittersweet one. All of us are completely fulfilled with what we've gained from the city of Florence, but at the same time, we don't want to leave. We spent the day packing, cleaning, and hanging out. We made sure to go to our favorite gelato place for the last time. I was walking down the streets of Florence, on my way ...
On Saturday we went to Tarragona, a city located in the south of Catalonia. We had a chance to walk through ancient ruins of the Roman Empire. The 2nd century amphitheater, near the sea-shore, was extensively used as a quarry after the fall of the Empire. The stones were used for the construction of the cathedral of Tarragona, in a half ...
Headed into my last week of Barcelona! It makes me sad to think my trip is coming to an end, but we still have lots of exciting events ahead of us! Here are some exciting things we did this week. On Friday, we took a day trip to Montserrat. We took a bus up a very narrow road, but it was worth it. Here's a picture with my friends Natalia, ...
On Thursday, after classes and electives, we got to visit a famous chocolate museum in Barcelona, where we saw some amazing things made out of chocolate. I saw La Sagrada Familia and a classic Gaudí lizard made of chocolate. On Friday, we took a day trip to Montserrat. There was a beautiful cathedral and an amazing view from the mountains. ...
Today we went to Monserrat, a many-peaked mountain near Barcelona. We visited a monastery there dedicated to La Moreneta- the Black Madonna. This Romanesque sculpture in wood from the late 12th century has always been considered as one of the most celebrated images in Spain. Legend tells that the Benedictine monks could not move the ...
These past few days have been a little bittersweet, as the thought of leaving this beautiful city hangs over our heads. But nonetheless, we have been able to enjoy every minute of these precious days with each other and in Nice. Wednesday, we drove three hours to Saint-Tropez for a full day of shopping, exploring, and beach-going. It was a ...
Everyone knows what the David looks like from its countless depictions in books, drawings, and movies, but witnessing it in person is an entirely different experience. It is arguably the most famous statue in the world, which is why it serves as the perfect introduction to the city of Florence. Shortly after hopping off the bus, we collected ...
Our last week in Firenze has been a relaxing one, but it has also come around and left much too quickly! I have settled right into the Florentine lifestyle to the point that I feel right at home. I don't even break a sweat anymore while walking around in mid-ninety degree weather; it just feels comfortable. Although I am reminded that I'm not ...
To close off an amazing experience of art in Florence, both my art classes were given the opportunity to let loose and use our creative sides to make graffiti art. We were taken to a magnificent underground tunnel filled with intricate graffiti designs that clearly took a lot of skill. Each piece had a clear message that it was trying to ...