So! I just returned to Padova from my trip to Milano, which was despite the GRE was an overall positive experience. However, I should first probably bring y'all up to date with my "week from hell" prior to this trip. You know the saying "bad things happen in threes?" Well , these aren't the worst things, but they did occur at the most inconvenient time. 1) Siamo inculati (not translating that) at a restaurant in Venice... Okay that's bad, but the week culminated with me being plowed down by some mook on a motorcycle who was not paying attention right outside my apartment. You would think if a line of cars are stopped at a cross walk other drivers would pay attention. However, many people tend to pass cars illegally. So this man rammed into my thigh and arm, luckily I wasn't injured but sadly he fell. I managed to take of this all in Italian, and the guy admitted it was his fault. So that was that! (PS: my parents already know... my father and sister laughed, and my mother almost fainted.)  The next my computer crashed! CAVOLO!! Now I have a new hard drive and working out the kinks... I am surprised because I got it back within 1-day!

So that was my week prior to my departure for Milano and the GRE! I got to Milano the day before and decided it best be to relax. I knew the material, it's all mental with me! Thus, I checked into my hotel, walked to the center,  and climbed the duomo. Tourists are able to walk literally on the roof of the entire building! Beautiful but kinda scary at the same time. After descending I went back to clean up, and I met up with a friend! We walked around the city center, and after went out for Sushi! LOVED IT! I haven't had sushi for months! The next morning, I woke up had breakfast, went to the gym and made my way into Sesto (by cab) for my exam. I am happy to say that my Math score sky rocketed, but sadly my Verbal score decided to plummet! After my exam, I met up with another friend, who was my TA for Italian back at Franklin and Marshall.

Lastly, being spontaneous I decided since I was in Milano I should probably check out La Scala (one of the world's most famous opera houses.) Yes! I bought a ticket, and went to the opera! AMAZING! The inside was decorated very ornately, with red velvet seats.


Going back to Easter.......

Wow! I haven't updated anyone on my Easter adventure. I actually went up to Switzerland. Luzern to be more exact. Luzern was in the German canton, and I didn't speak German, luckily I was able to ue my Italian while I was there. I most say that the food was terrific! Of course, I had Fondue, and I had a typical dish of Zurich for Easter. Sliced Veal in a creamy mushroom sauce over a potato pancake. The food was delicious! I haven't had fondue in many years, and it was absolute bliss!

Luzern was gorgeous! It was small, so it was easy to see all the sights. Despite the cold and the rain, I really enjoyed my time there. I saw beautiful churches, had great beer, went to Easter Vigil Mass (in German) climbed Mt. Pilatus... Sorry, took the gondola up to the summit of Mt. Pilatus. On top was extremely windy, but the views were breath taking. You could see the Alps, other mountains, all the lakes and the tiny town of Luzern from more then a bird's eye view away!

I most also add that the train ride was also an experience. Long! But definitely very scenic! I didn't want to leave on Monday, considering that the Sun finally choose to appear. But, looking back I did do a lot. I was also able to climb and walk around a portion of the old wall and towers that once protected Luzern. It is very hard to right down all my thoughts on this wonderful city because there really is too much to say! It is hard to describe it, but I will definitely be returning very soon! I am also considering going up to Lugano (Italian canton.)