For the past 3 mornings I was up at 6 am with jet lag, and wondering why I wasnt woken up the big clanging bell of the Duomo. This trip was absolutley amazing. We saw an incredible amount of art, architecture and sculpture. We had heard and learnt about a lot of these peices, but seeing them up close, being able to analyze the brush strokes or chizzle marks, that were made over 500 years ago, was absolutley unbelievable! I think this was especially present on our last day when we saw "David". After a week of intellectual discussions and in depth anylization of other great art works, our minds were set to really analyze and spend a long time scrutinizing every part of this piece. I noticed how other groups walked by looked, nodded and walked away, but our group stayed there just staring and talking for a good half hour.We had such a great group. I'd like to thank everyone for making this experience amazing, between our group discussions and our meals at Ruth's, we really became a family.Thank you Michelle for Chaperoning us...I cant think of anyone who'd do a better job than you did.And, Thank you Dr. Wisse, for sharing with us your mass knowledge and wisdom of Art, Archirecture and Sculpture.

Cant wait for the Reunion! And next year..... Spain anyone?

Have a great summer!!

P.S. I've been making my own breakfasts, and yearning od Ruth's...my omelletes just arent as good as Mamma Ruth's