Friday, January 9, 2009

Home Sweet (Away From) Home

Buona Sera! 

After the longest two (three?) days of my entire life, I am finally in Perugia! All I can say is no more plane rides please...at least for a while. Our flight out of New York ended up getting delayed, so we didn't leave the US until around midnight yesterday. My seat was sandwiched in between two very nice italian businessmen, who enjoyed asking me questions and watching me botch my way through answering. Not the most impressive display of communication, but entertaining nonetheless. 

I must say that when it comes to in-flight meals, AlItalia seriously trumps anything I've ever seen. We had dinner (with a couple glasses of wine, of course) and breakfast (with espresso, of course), and everything was delicious. United Airlines has some catching up to do, to say the least. 

Once we arrived in Rome, we all loaded onto a charter bus for a three hour ride to Perugia. We were all absolutely exhausted, and I couldn't help but take a little naperoo - but from what I saw when I was awake, this country is fantastically beautiful (no surprise there). 

We're staying at Hotel Gio tonight, which is right in the center of town. We have a big welcome dinner in an hour or so, and then we're all probably going to hit the sack. My roommate Julie and I get to move into our apartment tomorrow morning around 11, so photos will follow soon after! 

I am absolutely exhausted though, and looking at my computer screen is seriously making my eyes burn. Hope everyone is doing well and managing SOMEHOW to go on without me there, though I know it must be difficult :) Talk to you all soon

-Sarah
P.S. Skype me! Sarahliz4688 
P.P.S. I highly recommend flying over the Alps at least once in your life. Breathtaking to say the least. 
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    It is unbelievable that out little "Sawa" who could say her r's is now half way around the world after talking Italian with strange businessmen on a a jet from the US. You have no idea how proud we are of you Sarah - taking a risk like this and learning so very very much about the world, yourself, and your faith. We are so jealous. Can't wait for March 13th to get here so we can enjoy the sights with you.

    Mom said you got all the classes you wanted including the "culture of wine" class. Don't enjoy that one too much now that you are celebrating your early 21st birthday.

    We'll talk tomorrow via skype - just let us know the time.

    Love Dad and Mom

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  2. RevK8January 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Oh, Sarah,

    What an amazing experience you will have. Learn and enjoy all you can. I remember so well my flight to Germany waaaaay back in my young days. My experience was different, but the sense of adventure was great. Your arrival sounds much more organized than mine was. Also, you actually know where you'll be living! You also know some of the language!
    May the Lord keep you safe and let your faith grow through your short, but intense experience!
    Love, Paula

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