Since the time we dropped him at the airport in St. Louis on May 4, Michael has fully immersed himself in all things Italian. It couldn't be more perfect. He's one of 2 boys in a group of 14. The girls love to cook dinner for them. He lives in an apartment with a balcony where he hears the church bells and can draw to his heart's content. Sounds great - sign me up! He is making the most of his month in Florence, and is taking all kinds of side trips. Most days are spent
DRAWING
But weekends are for places like the
TREVI FOUNTAIN (he called from there to ask what he should wish for us)
Or at the quaint hillside villages of CinqueTerre along the Meditteranean where he slept on the beach with his friends one night (something about the trains on strike and no hotels). Diving off Italian rocks is fun too! As an Eagle Scout, I have to assume he checked the depth before he attempted that feat.
Doesn't look real comfy
He even found a "Jolly" good place to eat! (sketch pad in hand)
He called yesterday and was enjoying a slice of pizza sitting in Venice, while a gondola sailed by. What a life! As a parent, I'm so glad he has this opportunity. Every time he calls he says how glad he is he did this, and of course wants to go back for longer next time. I'm not sure if he'll go for longer, but next time, I'm going too!
