Q & A

In response to some of Madelyn's questions: The weather here is awesome. October is the perfect time to come to Italy because it is 70's during the day and 50-60's at night. It is also not as high tourist season as September. Our favorite experiences have been the Coliseum and our dinner with Graziano at our Tuscan Villa. Everything has been wonderful though! I absolutely love Rome and will miss sitting outside every night at the back alley cafes enjoying the best red wine I have ever had. We would walk the streets in Rome till midnight every night and not feel scared-it is awesome. I couldn't do that and feel safe even in Raleigh. Venice is the same way and we ran out last night to get hot fresh pizza rolls at 11:30 pm! They are delicious. I found my art! An oil painting by an artist set up next to the Rialto bridge. It is awesome! I don't want to leave Italy, but I miss my daughter so much. If she was here I don't think I would come home.
In response to mom's questions: Yes, I have used a little of the phrase book, but people speak pretty good english here and so it has been fairly easy to get around. Listening to my italian audio book on my ipod has really helped as it gives you correct pronunciation. I have been able to understand a suprising amount.

Ok, will try to post something about Venice tomorrow before we depart on Monday. Ciao!