I think this is going to be an exceedingly hot month.
There is no air conditioning here. Streetcars...HOT. Classrooms...HOT. Temperature...HOT.
But worst of all...my dorm room. See, the sun rises at 5:30 here, and shines directly into my east-facing window, directly onto my bed. And yes, we have a black-out screen, but with the blackout screen down (like a concession stand gate), no breeze comes into the room. A dilemma to be sure. So, until I track down a fan somewhere, I guess I´ll just wake up at 6 a bit sweaty every morning.
Actually, today it thunderstormed big time (with hail!!!), so hopefully it´ll stay overcast and be cooler tomorrow.
Enough ranting about that for now. So what did I accomplish today, on my 21st birthday? Well, I didn´t drink anything alcoholic today, if that´s what you´re thinking...I got up at 11, walked around a bit with some of the group, went on a walking tour of old town (the middle), and had dinner. It was pretty excellent! Old town is unbelievable! From the magnificent churches to the medieval corridor-style streets, I was fascinated! Mozart stuff is everywhere (two homes, the place of his last performance, his death place, etc), and the city is really rich with history. We went in this BEAUTIFUL Jesuit church, filled with colors and golden sculptures and architecture.
Having almost completed the tour, we stopped to get some gelato. I chose himbeere of course (raspberry) and it was...heavenly. It tasted like I was eating straight raspberries without the thick sugar and creme taste of ice cream. SOOO GOOD. I think I´m going back...SOON.
Classes start tomorrow at 9, and it is already 0:58 in the morning, so I guess I´m going to hit the sack. But stay tuned for more adventures!
2 comments:
Mmmm, that gelato sure sounds good.
I'm glad to hear that you got some relief from the heat, but then again, I'm sure that's all part of the adventure! I would love to have seen some of the Mozart stuff myself, it sounds truly fascinating.
Well, I wanted to wish you a happy birthday (the big 21!), and it sounds like you spent it well. I'll pray that you continue to have a great time out there, and that you stay safe. Can't wait to see you when you get back.
Hi Daniel,
Congrats on turning the big TWO ONE. I trust that at some point you'll come across a mug of beer that tastes pretty good, where you are. I hope the heat lets up for you, and you solve your dorm room problem - it's been in the 90's in PA this week and miserable!
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