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I haven't posted since about a week ago, I've been busy/lazy and didn't get around to it.

I've had a really great week. I took two day trips this weekend, one to Lucca and one to Siena. Both cities are here in Tuscany and only take about an hour and half to get to by train. I went to Lucca with one other girl and we got a delicious lunch and rode bikes around the old city walls. It was gorgeous, and it was such a nice change of pace from the crowded streets of Florence. Siena was also slower. We climbed the tower at their city hall and had an amazing view of the city--it was breathtaking. After we climbed the tower we walked around and visited adorable little shops that make handmade goods. I got a few souvenirs for the family ;)

Sunday night I watched the World Cup Final from a field near the Arno river. There were fans from both Spain and the Netherlands, but there were definitely more from Spain. Some idiot behind us kept blowing a vuvuzela and I wanted to grab it from him and hit him over the head with it.

I'm going to Interlaken, Switzerland with a group from the program. We're going through a tour group and I'll be white water rafting. I'm really excited about it, especially the prospect of not being in the heat all the time. FYI southern Europe is hot right now.

It's time for me to start working on my big research paper for Art History and my project on regional wines for my Culture & Cuisine class. I'm enjoying my classes but it's hard to make yourself sit down and work on things when there are so many other things to be doing. Time to buckle down!

I'll be home in 18 short days. It's flying by so fast!
Miss you all and see you all soon.

Baci,
Athena