This picture is me at the Mediterranean Sea!!! We went to this huge festival called Carnivale in a beach town an hour and a half away. I don't know WHAT I was expecting, but it was not what I got. It was like a huge political-satire parade, mixed with really weird Halloween costumes and tons of silly string, confetti, and loud music, all taking place in a location I can only liken to the Jersey Shore. That whole situation coupled with the fact that I had no cultural context for anything going on, especially the meaning of the huge 50 foot tall, mechanized, moving floats made for a very strange and overwhelming day. But still fun.
This week the weather was kind of gross, so I mostly just went to class, but I did get to explore some more. I feel like I'm getting a much better handle on the layout of the city and can actually find my way around.
Last night all my housemates and I cooked the most amazing dinner and had a really nice time. We made a chicken tomato sauce, spinach gnocchi, garlic bread with mozzarella, a salad, and I made an artichoke with Hollandaise sauce! And I didn't ruin it either! And obviously, lots of wine was drunk. It was really great to be all together - we all get along so well, we totally lucked out.
After going to my favorite bar, a few friends and I found the secret midnight bakery! Success! They don't sell food after like 10, save for kebab places open late. So pastries are like gold after a night out. It was awesome.
Tomorrow I'm going to Venice with my program for the weekend! For another Carnivale! But I think this one's going to be way classier and more fun. I can't wait - I've wanted to go to Venice since I was little and saw 'A Little Romance.'
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