I am actually here!!

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Ciao!!
I arrived in Italy on Friday after an overnight flight from NYC. I had a long layover in Amsterdam so I decided to venture out. I took the train to a town called Zaan. It was beautiful and quiet. I saw windmills that made flour and paint. It was unbelievable. I sat outside at a cafe and ate a sandwich and pastry. I watched all of the people going by on their bikes.
The flight from Amsterdam to Rome was only two hours, I intended on sleeping but as I was begining to fall asleep we flew over the Alps. Now I am a self proclaimed ocean woman but this was the most breathtaking site I have ever seen! Needless to say there was no sleep for me.
More soon. I need to get ready for my first class.
Erin

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