Before I forget, I wanted to post the pictures from Zermatt (better late than never, right?!). Now maybe you can begin to grasp just how beautiful it is out there! Niraj and I still can't stop talking about the hike up to the house, the cheese fondue, and the wide open slopes.
Since the last post, we have been extremely busy... which is quite typical this time of year. Niraj has been swamped with school papers and final projects, and I got wrapped up in various things around town. I also did a day trip to Florence with the Italian Art History Class which was quite an experience. We went with a woman who is a world-renowned art critic, and I must say your perception of art changes a lot when you look at it with an expert. There were about 20 students there for the day, and we went everywhere from the Uffizi gallery to the museum where David is. I'm still amazed that we are living somewhere where we are able to have breakfast at home, take a short train ride, see amazing sights, and be home again in time for dinner!
Aside from the school work and random excursions, Niraj and I have had a great time getting into the holiday spirit and taking in the decorated city of Bologna. We spent an evening walking around enjoying the lights and the Christmas trees, and it's amazing to think Christmas is only a few days away. There have been many holiday parties, and a lot of time has been spent searching Bologna for the perfect gifts!
I'm currently in Denver enjoying some time with the family, and Niraj is in Bologna buried in 12" of snow! Apparently after I left the city got dumped on. Niraj has been amused watching the unprepared inhabitants of Bologna trying to sand the street w/pseudo-sand-trucks and parallel park in their tiny front wheel drive cars. Below are a few pictures of the school buried in white fluff!
I can't even imagine the city with that much snow, but he is staying warm, getting caught up with school (and sleep), relaxing, and overall enjoying some time off. I'll be heading back just before New Years, and we will then jump immediately into our next travel adventures!
So, I guess that's about all from our end for now. We want to send our best wishes and warm thoughts to all of our friends and family, and we hope you have a very Merry Christmas! We love and miss you all!
BUON NATALE!!!!
The Uffizi is wonderful!! Another small town to visit is Orvieto it is one of the oldest hilltop towns also assisi and peruga are in this area(Umbria). It is south of florence. I am sure you will be going to Tuscany there are so many wonderful areas here. But one that stood out was siena. This is where they do the Palio 2x's each year this is the grand horse race.
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