Mini post
Well, we leave for Ravenna tomorrow and I still have to pack (again -- long story) and attend a farewell dinner at the PResident's house (of the Academy that is), so I don't have time to write a real entry. Unfortunately I have no idea what our internet or even telephone access will be like in Ravenna, so I can't promise a continuation of this blog, but I sincerely hope I will have access. we are staying at an Olympic training facility outside of Ravenna about 20 miles, so if we don't have internet there I will be able to get to it only sporadically by riding into town.
But here are some notes, kind of a placeholder for myself so I won't forget what I eventually want to write about: Friday -- Medieval Day -- a tour with our excavation supervisor, who specializes in Late Antique and Medieval archaeology (my area -- yay!). Two churches (San Clemente and the other one whose name I forget right now). Medieval houses in the Forum of Nerva. Missing the Crypta Balbi. The best Gelato in Rome. Trevi Fountain -- a good story. Palazzo Altemps. Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Chiesa Nuova. Back to the Forum at night.
Saturday -- Moving into the President's house (really, really good story here). Tiber Island. The weirdest coffe house in Rome, Santa Cecilia (again).
Sorry for this very informal info. Maybe it will pique interest in some of you. Hopefully I can continue fairly soon.
Everyone take care and I will post as soon as possible. also, please think of me and all my manual labor next week. It will probably be the most difficult physical thing I have ever done in my life. We asked our dig director about the weather in Ravenna and he said "well, it's hotter than rome...but it's more humid!" Maybe "but" means something different in Italian, but he said it like that would make it BETTER. Guess I'll just have to wait and see...we're all nervous about getting there and what we will be expected to do.
Have to run.
-candace
posted by Candace @ 8:34 AM
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1 Comments:
Candace,
It's 10 pm, Sat. June 25 here. We haven't taken the time to fiqure out the time difference between Texas and Italy, but guess it's Sunday morning breakfast time there. Don't suppose you'll get this until you are in Ravenna -- on the Adriatic.
The weather in Ravenna at the sea is about the same as in Rome, but 20 miles inland might be a little cooler. What's the terrain like?
Send your mailing address at the earliest opportunity. If you're there as much as 2 weeks, you should get post cards sent early next week. Don't have to worry about no mail on the July 4 holiday.
Just recalling the rule of the open road in Italy -- on curves and such -- "He who honks first has the right of way."
Guess you'll be going by train to Ravenna. Have you had the thrill of a cross country bus ride?
With our thoughts and prayers,
P&M
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