Greetings from Italy!

Hi all! Just thought I'd quickly update you on life in Italy.

So far--oh my goodness. That is about all I can say without going on some crazy rant. I have only been here (in Rome that is) for two days and I'm completely in love with this place. It's romantic, beauitful, and lively. I can't type much right now because I'm on a time limit. I am posting my picutres on facebook now for your viewing pleasure ;). Thus far I've seen the Colluseum, The Palentine, Arch di Augustus, The Pantheon at night, The Vatican and a few other things here and there. I am heading to the Jewish museum/synogogue tomorrow. The Vatican (which we saw today) was just simply beautiful. Intricate, sublime, and awe inspiring, it's no wonder people flock there by the thousands for spiritual experience. The Sistine Chapel is just eye popping and jaw dropping; I could not believe my eyes it was simple incredible. I might go back on Wednesday morning to hear the Pope Speak (he does every Wednesday around 11am) just to say that I did.

Must be off. Writing a few postcards and then heading out to dinner with Omar (one of the many interesting international people I've met on this trip).