Good Photos Thanks for the update, Mike. I like the ordinary stuff too -- especially the things that are ordinary in their native context but not so ordinary in our surroundings. Good pictures or the various transportation vehicles!
Amazing Architecture It is hard to believe the wealth, technology and design sense the people had in the Middle Ages. So few of the buildings of the 20th Century are worthy of preservation for 500 or more years. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your photographs.
Great blog Ann, Great information. Glad to hear you are having so much fun. We all miss you and look forward to having you guys back but are glad you are having such a great time.
Keep up the Good work.
Dave
Your travels Have loved reading your blog and a little jealous of your opportunity! We loved to go to Florence and tried to go every year we were in Naples between Christmas and New Years. Didn't every make it San Germano or Volterra. I think that Ted did when he was in college. How much does a pizza cost now? Not cheap I am sure.
Hi Thanks for the updates and glad you are doing fine. We miss you here but are happy for you.
Taylor and I had a great week in Williamsburg. We are getting tired of the snow.
Love, Wendy
whole vs hole What an interesting question to encounter. It's these small things that throw me off sometimes. It seems like an easy concept until you have to explain it to someone that uses a different language than you. This reminds me of the period of time I was a student teacher in a second grade classroom. Even though I was only there for half of a semester, I came across so many questions like this one. Specifically I remember a time when I was teaching a student patterns. He kept asking me why does this shape go next or why that was the right number. I was so lost for words within two minutes. All I could do was keep repeating myself. After all, second graders do not have the biggest vocabulary themselves. Once I got to know the student better, it was easier to teach him things by relating it to past experiences we had together.
Spaghetti I love spaghetti! I cannot wait until the day I eat Spaghetti in Italy. Remember the Christmas we ate spaghetti around the kitchen table and then played catchphrase?! That is one I will always remember. Glad you made it safe. Its nice to read about your bumps in the road with such a positive outlook. You are in my prayers.
We enjoyed your blog, Ann. We're glad you and MIke are there. I've never done what you two are doing, i.e., teaching English through use o the Bible. I've spoken to Italian audiences, but only through a translator, so give me any information you have that might help me. We've taught in Poland in a similar work. That should help us.
Keep the blogs coming.
Jim and Louine
Good start Mike and Ann Thanks for bringing us up to date on your adventure. Your messages make it sound like you have a great start and will do much good -- and will have good opportunities to become re-acquainted with Italy. We visited Williamsburg, VA this week for our history lesson, but it does not compare with your opportunities to visit relics and structures from medieval times. We will be looking forward to more of your story when you return home.
Bon Voyage, Mike and Ann. Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable trip. We will miss you but will be looking forward to your blog and photos.
Taylor
Good Travels This is exciting. Prayers and hopes are sent your way. I'm glad that you will be giving us a taste of the trip. This should be fun. Lots of pictures, please.
My husband, Mike, and I are retired and spend a fair amout of time traveling abroad for both pleasure and mission work. We are starting this blog because we will be in Florence, Italy for 6 week working with Avanti Italia and this seems like the perfect way for our family and friends to share this experience with us. ... full info
Larry Cruse
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Thanks for letting us make this journey with you. It has been an enjoyable trip for me.