Hello strangers!
I'm awfully sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything here, I happen to be very forgetful and also very lazy, as well as my life being very hectic as of late. In the wee hours of yesterday morning, I arrived home from a month long trip to Italy, first with my pals and a few teachers on a school trip for art and language students, then with my mom for a bit of girl time. The trip was incredible, spending 4 weeks in a country I have always wanted to visit, learning more of the language, eating a hell of a lot of food, admiring the fashion and experiencing the Italian culture. Here's a rundown of my trip.
#1: VENICE
After roughly 26 hours in transit, Venice was the first stop on our itinerary. We spent two nights in this beautiful labyrinthine city, and although it wasn't a highlight for me personally, it was still an amazing place to visit and explore.
(This last colourful picture isn't actually Venice, it's a small island called Burano that we visited while we were staying in Venice. It's famous for its colourful buildings and the beautiful lace which is produced on the island.)
#2: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA
Bassano is a tiny town where our sister school is located, and this was one of my favourite places. Everything was so lively and the people we met there were so lovely, the two days we spent here were super fun and the town is so charming and there is always something to do.
(While we were in Bassano, we spent an afternoon in nearby Marostica and climbed a mountain!)
#3: TUSCANY
Next on the agenda was two nights spent at a farmstay in the mountains of Tuscany. While we didn't spend much time at the actual farmstay, we did go on a day trip to Siena, where I did some SERIOUS shopping. It was a charismatic town with great shopping and beautiful old buildings. Tuscany was a really enjoyable part of the trip.
#4: FLORENCE
Without a doubt my favourite place we visited, the four nights spent in Florence were a highlight for the whole group of students, since we finally got to see the other group of kids who had been doing the trip backwards and spend a few days catching up, while enjoying the food, art, shopping and history of one of the most famous and charming places in all of Italy. The Duomo building was incredible, the art museums were mind-blowing and the shopping was super cheap and there was a huge variety to choose from. Florence is famous for its cheap and beautiful leather, and I could not have loved this place any more.
#5: SORENTO
Sorento is a small beach town in Naples, with crystal clear blue water and adorable hotels. Here, we did day trips to Positano, Capri and Pompeii. It was great to relax for a few days after being flat out for the entire trip. The beaches were beautiful, the water was warm and Capri was a highlight for everyone - we took private boat tours around the island in small groups, and stopped midway in a small cave and swam for around 45 minutes. Pompeii, of course, was amazing, and such an interesting and historical experience. I was definitely sorry to leave here.
#6: ROME
The final stop on my trip with school was a hectic one, there was so much to see and do in Rome! We visitied the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Spanish Steps, the Capuchin Crypt, the Pantheon, Circus Maximus, La Bocca Della Verita, and so many more. Rome was interesting to see all the famous historic monuments, but it was also charming and exciting. While it was easy to get lost, that wasn't exactly a bad thing - often we stumbled upon things by accident. It was a favourite for many people.
#7: MILAN
Milan was my final and most anticipated destination. As a young person aspiring to work in fashion, visiting the high fashion capital of the world has always been a dream of mine, and after spending just a few days there I can already see myself living there. Milan was edgy, laid-back and exciting, and visiting Da Vinci's Last Supper was a highlight for me. The fashion was crazy, the nightlife was super cool and the people were awesome. I will definitely be back there someday soon.
And that's it! As amazing as it was, I am glad to be home, but I'm looking forward to going back there when I finish school. Sorry that this post was so long, hopefully I'll be able to continue this "Adventure" post series soon!
Until next time,
LILY XXX
