So today in my child psych class, I had my first field trip. We went to the Ospedale degli Innocenti. It used to be an orphanage and now it is a kindergarten and home to UNICEF and research for child development. It was such a beautiful old building with so much history. We were even able to observe the kindergarten class in progress, which was pretty cool.
Seeing a place like that, with all the history turned into something so pure was truly beautiful. The buildings and the streets, the homes and the people are so different from what you see in America. It is really something that you can never really understand unless you see it with your own eyes.
I was booking some more trips tonight and that was very painful to my pocketbook. That was probably the most sinking feeling. I am a frugal person when it comes to spending money and I would love to just travel all weekend, every weekend but that is just not going to happen. Some of the places on my list are not going to happen this trip I feel. That makes me very sad but hopefully I can see as much as possible and I will just have to come back one day! Also my first round of postcards went out… so be on the look out :]
Ciao for now!
interesting fact: The orphaned children were all given the same last name, Esposto, which means exposed, to distinguish them from the nonorphaned children in the everyday world once they grew up.
Carissima Erika,
I know that this trip and this experience will remain forever etched in your memory, as it was for me from you.
I think of you every day, I think of the things you’re seeing and the life you’re doing these days that is completely different from what you were doing at home.
On days when you’re here with us (can not wait) as well as showing our most beautiful places, Pescasseroli, Pescara etc. I would like to take you to Rome, what do you think? There are places nearby that you would like to see?
Here with us you can feel all the time you want and even if your family will be able to stay here without limits.
My brother and his girlfriend will be in Florence the next day. I gave him all your contacts and I hope you can see, the girlfriend of Luigi speaks very good English.
So I can not wait to see you
Baci e abbracci
Michela
Erika,
I know you had your heart set on traveling all over Europe. But Florence has a lot to offer! If you spend a few weekends there you might find that perfect cafe, or you might find the most beautiful door you would have missed otherwise!
It will all work out one way or another.
Love you!
Auntie ♥
Erika.. I’m so glad Luigi and his girlfriend came to visit with you.. You are missed at home somuch also, just enjoy what you can do and see,and dont forget your homework.. We will have a good time during spring break, I can’t wait.. You are having the opportunity of a lifetime.. also great message from Michaela .. Rome is a for sure thing !!! Love you my brave adventurous grand daughter… Nana