I think that with these photos, I am finally caught up with my uploading. For now.
From my weekend skiing in the Alps of northern Italy with my program:
http://picasaweb.google.com/kaufman.anna/WeekendInValtellinaSkiing?authkey=Gv1sRgCPnftNjDj-mSwgE&feat=directlink
Ciao,
Anna
27 February 2009
Most Recently Uploaded Photos
In the midst of cooking for myself, going to class, beginning my internship, doing homework, exploring the city, and sleeping, I have still found the time to upload new photos onto Picasa and even give them captions.
Here's the latest:
Ciao,
Anna
Here's the latest:
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| Weekend in Nice and Monaco |
Ciao,
Anna
19 February 2009
More Photos
Photos from my weekend in Germany:
http://picasaweb.google.com/kaufman.anna/WeekendInMunich?authkey=YuGwqEzK5hQ&feat=directlink
Check it out!
Also, happy birthday to Masha. Love you!
Ciao,
Anna
http://picasaweb.google.com/kaufman.anna/WeekendInMunich?authkey=YuGwqEzK5hQ&feat=directlink
Check it out!
Also, happy birthday to Masha. Love you!
Ciao,
Anna
18 February 2009
Photos!
So I haven't been up for writing much lately. I've begun classes, which means that I have actual homework to do now. I have been adding photos, though, to my Picasa albums. They have captions that hopefully tell enough of the story to give a general overview of my time here up to now.
Some photos showing the basics of my life here (just click on the photo to get to the album):
This one is from my weekend trip to Florence:
Hope that keeps you entertained enough for now. More are coming as soon as I have the time.
Ciao,
Anna
Some photos showing the basics of my life here (just click on the photo to get to the album):
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| More Views of the Milanese Lifestyle |
This one is from my weekend trip to Florence:
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| Weekend in Firenze |
Hope that keeps you entertained enough for now. More are coming as soon as I have the time.
Ciao,
Anna
05 February 2009
Getting Acquainted with City Life
It's been a few weeks since my arrival, and I'm really starting to get accustomed to life in Italy, and life in Milan. I still miss everyone back home, but it's exciting exploring new places and meeting new people. More of my observations are below:
* They love Obama! When people find an American, they assume that you're from New York (usually) and ask if you support Obama. Speaking of which, we were able to see the inauguration since they screened it at a bar near our school.
* Cars are parked on the street. On the sidewalk, in the middle of the street, everywhere.
* In post offices and banks, they have an interesting system -- to get in, you wait for an automatic door to open, then you walk into an enclosed area, sort of similar to an elevator, then the door behind you closes and the door in front opens. The line is actually quite organized -- you get a ticket, depending on what kind of service you need, and you wait until your number is called. I guess that is comparable to the deli line in supermarkets.
I guess that's all I can think of for now. I've been keeping busy, though. I took a day trip to Bologna, and spent last weekend in Florence (Firenze as they call it in Italy) with my roommates and some other girls from the program. This weekend (tonight at midnight, actually), I am taking a train to Munich, Germany with one of my roommates and another girl from the program. We don't have classes tomorrow since the intensive Italian language period is over, so we'll be there for Friday, Saturday, and return on Sunday. We're thinking about spending next weekend in Monte Carlo, Monaco, which is very exciting. Milan is a great place to travel from, I've realized, because it is in northern Italy and very accessible.
As for classes, all of them start on Monday the 9th, and my one course at Bocconi (the business school) begins a week later, on the 16th. Monday I have an interview for an internship that I might be doing this semester in Milan. When classes start, my schedule will probably be much busier, but hopefully I'll still find time to write.
The weather has been unruly -- so much rain, and even snow one day. But that will hopefully change in the coming month or so.
I've been uploading photos to my Picasa albums, so check them out! The first album is here: http://picasaweb.google.it/kaufman.anna/MyFirstViewOfItaly?authkey=XLBEvdc3-qk&feat=directlink
To get to the second, click this link: http://picasaweb.google.it/kaufman.anna/GettingAcquaintedWithCityLife?authkey=JFoD3BpHplc&feat=directlink
I have lots more photos to share, from my walks around the city and my trip to Florence. After this coming weekend I'll have even more! I know I'll get around to it, so just be patient!
For a sneak preview, here's a photo that I love --
This is close to my school and right near a metro stop that's always busy.
Let me know what you think of my posts by commenting, emailing, or mailing me something (hint: I love receving mail, but don't declare a value since I'll have to pay a fee for it!).
My mailing address is:
Anna Kaufman c/o IES Abroad Milan
Via Carducci, 26
20123, Milano
Italy
Ciao for now.
Love,
Anna
* They love Obama! When people find an American, they assume that you're from New York (usually) and ask if you support Obama. Speaking of which, we were able to see the inauguration since they screened it at a bar near our school.
* Cars are parked on the street. On the sidewalk, in the middle of the street, everywhere.
* In post offices and banks, they have an interesting system -- to get in, you wait for an automatic door to open, then you walk into an enclosed area, sort of similar to an elevator, then the door behind you closes and the door in front opens. The line is actually quite organized -- you get a ticket, depending on what kind of service you need, and you wait until your number is called. I guess that is comparable to the deli line in supermarkets.
I guess that's all I can think of for now. I've been keeping busy, though. I took a day trip to Bologna, and spent last weekend in Florence (Firenze as they call it in Italy) with my roommates and some other girls from the program. This weekend (tonight at midnight, actually), I am taking a train to Munich, Germany with one of my roommates and another girl from the program. We don't have classes tomorrow since the intensive Italian language period is over, so we'll be there for Friday, Saturday, and return on Sunday. We're thinking about spending next weekend in Monte Carlo, Monaco, which is very exciting. Milan is a great place to travel from, I've realized, because it is in northern Italy and very accessible.
As for classes, all of them start on Monday the 9th, and my one course at Bocconi (the business school) begins a week later, on the 16th. Monday I have an interview for an internship that I might be doing this semester in Milan. When classes start, my schedule will probably be much busier, but hopefully I'll still find time to write.
The weather has been unruly -- so much rain, and even snow one day. But that will hopefully change in the coming month or so.
I've been uploading photos to my Picasa albums, so check them out! The first album is here: http://picasaweb.google.it/kaufman.anna/MyFirstViewOfItaly?authkey=XLBEvdc3-qk&feat=directlink
To get to the second, click this link: http://picasaweb.google.it/kaufman.anna/GettingAcquaintedWithCityLife?authkey=JFoD3BpHplc&feat=directlink
I have lots more photos to share, from my walks around the city and my trip to Florence. After this coming weekend I'll have even more! I know I'll get around to it, so just be patient!
For a sneak preview, here's a photo that I love --
This is close to my school and right near a metro stop that's always busy.
Let me know what you think of my posts by commenting, emailing, or mailing me something (hint: I love receving mail, but don't declare a value since I'll have to pay a fee for it!).
My mailing address is:
Anna Kaufman c/o IES Abroad Milan
Via Carducci, 26
20123, Milano
Italy
Ciao for now.
Love,
Anna
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