Bologna

So things are settling down here and I am enjoying being back in Florence and seeing friends, students, etc.  And so excited that my luggage and all my warm clothes also eventually made their way here.  The weather has been pretty nice lately but I did hear rumor of snow tonight (but I'm thinking that means there might be one flake somewhere in the hills).  I forgot how much I enjoy some of my students so it's been great to be working again.  It took me a few days, but I have started to remember my italian, which always makes me feel better when I at least sort of know what is going on.  So that's about it - teaching, studying, enjoying the food and the scenery..
Saturday was a beautiful day, so we decided to go visit Bologna.  We had a good time, although it's not the most exciting of cities.  Of course, it is known for it's food and we spent over an hour trying to find someplace open but it was the wrong time of day (between lunch and dinner).  So we settled for some really good pizza.  I'm always amazed that each city is so distinct in its architecture - almost every sidewalk in Bologna was covered with columns and arches (we'll have to go there the next time it's a rainy day).

Meaghan - ready to go see the town

Bologna's Duomo is the 5th largest in the world - however it was never completely decorated or finished because of some pope that was jealous (or something like that)

One of the strangest fountains I have seen yet.

Wandering the streets in search of food..

We did find some really good pastries though..and Jelly Bellies!

This church was really cool inside.  There were multiple chapels with bones of old priests (always my favorite) and supposedly the basin where Pontius Pilate washed his hands after condemning Jesus to die.

Very cool sepulchre.  Do you see the ghost?

Well, have a great week!