The last couple of days have been really busy with class. But it has been really exciting and interesting, so I have not minded. First of all I have finally made it to the Mac store and retrieved my charger. So I am able to use my computer whenever I need t
o. Yesterday we went on our first "Day Trip" which we will do every Tuesday. This trip consisted of touring the port and surrounding area of Genova. When we got up it was pouring down rain and very cold but that did not stop our professor. He was ready to face the elements and we were not to complain. So we trotted through the wet and cold streets like little soldiers, ready to learn about great Italian architecture. Our first stop was just a quick tour and background of the harbor. From there we took a boat out of the harbor and toured the port and surrounding site from the water. Several sites that we visited were, the Genova Light House (La Laterna), the Prince Palace (Palazzo Del Principe), and La Commenda Di Pre' a important hospital centre for knights, monks, and pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land in the 12th Century. My favorite stop of the day was at the Prince Palace. This place was the mansion and headquarter
s of Andrea Doria from 1466-1560. The architecture, art, and interior design in this palace was amazing. I was especially interest in the molding and fire place mantels. The mantels were made of a black marble that was one of a kind, from this region of Italy. The gardens surrounding the palace were also beautifully manicured. Lemon and orange trees framed the building in a typical Italian terraced style garden. The day was most enjoyable despite the weather and I look forward to future day trips.
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