Remembering Italy, Part 1 . . .

Last year at this very moment, I was living in Italy.

I participated in the study abroad program with the University of Texas called Learning Tuscany.

Above, Florence. Below, Venice.

It was surreal, almost like a dream. I lived there for 6 weeks. But, it felt like an out-of-body experience. I didn't know any of the people I studied with before going to Italy, and I haven't seen any of them since I have been back.

But, the times we shared in Europe are unforgettable.

Sienna, above. Assisi, below.

Our Learning Tuscany group, 2008.