VENEZIA!!!!!

This morning I woke up late because I must have turned off my alarm clock in my sleep when it went off. Even though I much less time to get ready today was the best day so far! We took a four hour bus ride to Venezia where we saw La Piazza di San Marco, il Ponte die Sospiri and il Ponte de Rialto. It was so amazing and crowded. Usually Venice is a place that floods a lot and so they have temporary elevated sidewalks in the piazza. We walked it once, but the other time we walked in the water because it wasn't that deep. Today I had tiramisu and hazelnut gelato. They were so yummy. I used most of this time to shop for family and close friends. I bought so much stuff, but I enjoyed myself very much. It was especially fun to get lost in the narrow roads of Venice. The bus ride back was also a lot of fun because we got to get to know a lot of the Italian students very well. At dinner we ate lasagna, potatoes, and pork. Our table was the most fun because we were telling funny stories including one about a bunny and we also played a hand tapping game with about 14 of us students. We made different kinds of paper airplanes, taught them how to play Kung Fu, and laughed ourselves to death. During Kung Fu I got hit in the face by one of the italians and at dinner another one of them spilled a cup of water on the table and on my pants. I have become really good friends with many of these Italians and I never want to leave! I feel so much at home here and don't miss the united states as much as I thought I would. Ci vediamo a Sabato!