The people I have met...
Well, so, there's lots of people that I have met, and they are from all different walks of life.
I'll introduce you to a few of my favorite, via my personal descriptions a la blogger...
Eline: 21, spending six months in Perugia to study the language. In Holland, her home country, she has completed the equivalent of a bachelors in Pre-Law, and, upon her return in March, will complete an internship and embark on her last year of university to complete law-school. Her family has vacationed in Italy for years, and she just wants to learn the language. Lots of kids from Holland take some time off to study in another country. She can hear Italian better than some actual Italians. She wants to taste deep fried Turkey.
Miyuki: 35, spending 3 months in Perugia to study the language. Over the last 6 years Miyuki has lived in the UK and Spain, perfecting her English, becoming fluent in Spanish, holding various positions that have very little to do with her degree in Art History. She just loves to travel and learn languages. In Japan, her home country, she did clerical work in an office. From her description, you can surmise that it was just a job that paid her way to travel the world at this stage in her life. In January she will return to Japan, find work, and start back to life that seems to be just a little less interesting than her last few years. Every word she speaks in Italian sounds like a question?
Giulia: 24, spending 7 months or more in Perugia to study the language. She is originally from Latvia and does not want to return there, other than to visit family. She can speak Latvian, Russian, English, French, and, now, Italian. She wants to find work in Italy and live her for...ever, maybe. A job that would pay a certain salary in Latvia, can reap a much greater pay level in practically any other country in the world. Most of their friends have moved to the UK to seek a better life. The cost of living may be higher in other countries, but apparently the change in male to female ratio is worth the few hundred extra Euros. Also, she would love to come to America, but America will not permit these perfectly intelligent and hardworking women a work visa. Hell, America won't even offer them a travel visa allowing them to travel in our country for more than 30 days. She wants to study "things" for the rest of her life. Me too.
Roberto: 28, spending 6 months in Perugia to study the language before opening a 'boutique' in Milan. Now, what this boutique sells, he hasn't been able to clarify. Also, let's see...He is originally from Australia, born of an Italian mother and father. He works in advertising and television and film and he cooks. The cooking, I believe in it, because I've seen it, the other stuff, well, maybe he'll send me his keys to his Manhattan apartment for a weekend and then I'll believe in the rest. He speaks Italian quickly and with great mistakes, but he does get his point across.
I'll introduce you to more of the people from around here at a later date.
Yesterday, I went to Assisi with some girl friends and we went to St. Francis's church (Chiesa di San Francesco). It was beautiful. You should have seen the angels painted on the ceilings! I left my camera at home, so I don't have pics of the city, but it was blisteringly cold yesterday, so we sat in a caffe and drank tea and ate beautiful pastries most of the afternoon. And, I couldn't take pictures in the church. If you're lucky, you'll get a postcard!
I love you all! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Love,
Grace
I'll introduce you to a few of my favorite, via my personal descriptions a la blogger...
Eline: 21, spending six months in Perugia to study the language. In Holland, her home country, she has completed the equivalent of a bachelors in Pre-Law, and, upon her return in March, will complete an internship and embark on her last year of university to complete law-school. Her family has vacationed in Italy for years, and she just wants to learn the language. Lots of kids from Holland take some time off to study in another country. She can hear Italian better than some actual Italians. She wants to taste deep fried Turkey.
Miyuki: 35, spending 3 months in Perugia to study the language. Over the last 6 years Miyuki has lived in the UK and Spain, perfecting her English, becoming fluent in Spanish, holding various positions that have very little to do with her degree in Art History. She just loves to travel and learn languages. In Japan, her home country, she did clerical work in an office. From her description, you can surmise that it was just a job that paid her way to travel the world at this stage in her life. In January she will return to Japan, find work, and start back to life that seems to be just a little less interesting than her last few years. Every word she speaks in Italian sounds like a question?
Giulia: 24, spending 7 months or more in Perugia to study the language. She is originally from Latvia and does not want to return there, other than to visit family. She can speak Latvian, Russian, English, French, and, now, Italian. She wants to find work in Italy and live her for...ever, maybe. A job that would pay a certain salary in Latvia, can reap a much greater pay level in practically any other country in the world. Most of their friends have moved to the UK to seek a better life. The cost of living may be higher in other countries, but apparently the change in male to female ratio is worth the few hundred extra Euros. Also, she would love to come to America, but America will not permit these perfectly intelligent and hardworking women a work visa. Hell, America won't even offer them a travel visa allowing them to travel in our country for more than 30 days. She wants to study "things" for the rest of her life. Me too.
Roberto: 28, spending 6 months in Perugia to study the language before opening a 'boutique' in Milan. Now, what this boutique sells, he hasn't been able to clarify. Also, let's see...He is originally from Australia, born of an Italian mother and father. He works in advertising and television and film and he cooks. The cooking, I believe in it, because I've seen it, the other stuff, well, maybe he'll send me his keys to his Manhattan apartment for a weekend and then I'll believe in the rest. He speaks Italian quickly and with great mistakes, but he does get his point across.
I'll introduce you to more of the people from around here at a later date.
Yesterday, I went to Assisi with some girl friends and we went to St. Francis's church (Chiesa di San Francesco). It was beautiful. You should have seen the angels painted on the ceilings! I left my camera at home, so I don't have pics of the city, but it was blisteringly cold yesterday, so we sat in a caffe and drank tea and ate beautiful pastries most of the afternoon. And, I couldn't take pictures in the church. If you're lucky, you'll get a postcard!
I love you all! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Love,
Grace
posted by Unknown at 5:11 AM
2 Comments:
Ciao Grazia,
Che bello leggere il tuo blog - sei veramente spiritosa!
Ma che tragedia รจ il delitto!
Oggi Bill ed io abbiamo mangiato brunch con David (Ribar) e Susanna a Marche, ed abbiamo discusso l'assassinio.
Spero che tu possa continuare una viatta abbastanza "normale" anche con tutta la media intorno.
Ti mando saluti affettuosi e spero che tu possa celebrare un Buon Giorno di Ringraziamento!
Margaret (la prof.ssa)
I think that your favorites are fantastic! I miss you. :)
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