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I spent this past month of July taking beginning level Italian language lessons at Dilit School in Roma. It was a worthwhile experience that provided me with basic skills in Italian. I can now order food and drink, purchase a train or bus ticket, find out how to get to Campo di Fiori or Piazza di Spagna, and best of all make new Italian friends--all in Italian. But the best part of being at Dilit was the camaraderie I shared with other international students at the school, who were also learning to: parlare italiano.
All'aria aperta
A lovely ristorante along the Tevere (Tiber River)--dining outside, in the open air is the best in Trastevere on the Isola Tiberina.
Vorrei una birra alla spina
Italian beer is ice cold and excellent, especially when consumed at a favorite bar in Campo di Fiori.
La professoressa
Class break is over. Andiamo...allora...ancora...insieme...controllare...una domanda. She was a wonderful teacher.
Ostia Antica I
The foundations of the ancient Roman port city of Ostia date to 1400-400BC. In antiquity, Ostia was at the mouth of the Tiber (Tevere) River. Ostia had its heyday in the second century AD during the r... [more]
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!
Some (Most) of us ordered pizza at this ristorante that set a table for us in an alleyway next to its outside wall.
Occhiali da sole (Sunglasses)
The proper pair of shades can make all the difference (night or day) in Roma.
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August 19th 2005 - peggy arbanas: thanks for sharing a great experience
Don,
I'm excited about your trip and great pictures that show why you are so enthusiatic about learning Italian. I'm looking forward to doing the same thing in Mexico for October and part of November. I'll study in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. Thanks for the tip about the best place to go.
August 20th 2005 - Peatyo: Whoa-hoa
Cool shakes and conviviality. Ostia Antica never seems to have visitors. I've been there 3x in 3 different decades and never any other visitors. The ghosts swallow them up.
August 20th 2005 - Peatyo: Cool Shades
Ostia Antica is always empty of tourists because the ghosts eat the undesirables. The school mates and dinners look marvelous. You rock, Schlief.
August 20th 2005 - Charlie Foster: Forever young.
Don,
Glad you're willing to take the time to share your adventures with others. Hope a few of your former students have the chance to view your journey with fond memories of the days they spent with you. Stay well and maintain your adventurous, youthful spirit. Charlie & Chris
August 24th 2005 - Marcos et Lorita: Thanks
Loving your story-no navel gazing or self-adoration. Very good perspective. Light and fun.
Marcos
December 2nd 2005 - Snowmonk: Ice Cream
You should try Bulgaria ice cream- is even better! And yogurt is very special. But Italy food is good and you look like good cook too. Have a good time!
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