Classes...

...have begun and I am glad of it. I have found that learning is something I really enjoy. We will have Italian Monday through Friday for two hours (9 - 11) and then on Mondays and Wednesdays I have Travel to Learn and Learn to Travel with the infamous Dr. Betty Webb (11:15 - 12:15). Tuesdays and Thursdays Sara teaches Italy Today (11:15 - 12:15) which focuses on the history, politics, and economics of Italy. Sara is our Italian contact and is the one who leased the palazzo for us. She lives here in Sansepolcro. At 12:30, we have lunch which is ALWAYS mmh, mmh good. Then on Mondays and Wednesdays I also have Art History from 2 to 5. Art History will last only until the middle of the semester and then I will switch over to Science and Society Monday through Thursday 2 to 4. Confusing? Yes. Exciting? Most definitely.
Tonight, a bunch of us girls went out. Passeggiata is basically where everyone comes out at night and walks around. It's Friday which means that the market is going to start soon and many of the stalls set up early. It was extremely crowded tonight because August is almost over (August is national go on vacation month, I swear the entire country goes on a break) and there are several things going on this weekend, including an equestrian show which I am super pumped about.
I also bought a bike today. For only 45 euro, I got a good mountain bike with a basket and lock which I will be able to sell to the next crew who come over. It's great to have a bike here because there are so many places to go and the weather is so hot that a good bike breeze is lovely. Oh, and it's neon orange which means that I cannot possibly be missed. I am the orange bike kid ;) Other than that, my purchases have been limited to gelato which is so cheap and so addicting. Not a good combination.