At the Vatican

Our guide tells us about the paintings, sculptures and artists. The Sistine Chapel was a moving experience. The Vatican was massive and very ornate. Didn-t see the Pope, but saw his window.

Pictures from Italy

June 19th 2006
Sorry I haven-t written in a while. They are really making us work...like studying and taking notes! ha. I went to Rome, so the pictures will be mostly of that and last week-s class work. Went to Venice this last weekend and ohmy... Venice was truly a surprise. If you haven-t been to Venice, definitely put it on your travel list. Last week of class now, and everyone-s cramming for the final. ... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more

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