ITALY | Friday, 20 Dec 2013 | Views [2003] | Comments [6]
So I don't want to say it, even though I'm sitting here now with two hours to go before my dear friend Giulia picks me up to take me to the bus station. Instead of dwelling on the inevitable departure, I prefer to recount an evening we shared last week, ... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 7 Dec 2013 | Views [603] | Comments [2]
... I was able as always to relax in the beautiful atmosphere surrounding Oristano, one of Italy's most peaceful and safe cities. The weather wasn't the greatest, so I was mostly inside, playing cards, table tennis #IngarChiHaVinto :-) and telling riddles.... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 7 Dec 2013 | Views [551] | Comments [6]
Ok can I just ask one thing? What is with me and not being able to have even one normal journey from one place to another? You know what I’m saying… Just a calm, relaxed, catch-the-train-from-here, and then the train is on time so there ... Read more >
ITALY | Wednesday, 27 Nov 2013 | Views [876] | Comments [4] | Video
One of my friends from International Law is a very talented and dedicated volleyball player. She trains 5 nights a week and plays matches on Saturday nights. I had been dying to go watch one of her games, so last Saturday, which was one of the first ... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 16 Nov 2013 | Views [858] | Comments [8]
Last Thursday I set off once again for a few days of rest and relaxation in Sardinia. Little did I know that one of the most embarrassing experiences of my LIFE was shortly to take place in this haven of sunshine, peace and tranquillity.
It all started ... Read more >
ITALY | Wednesday, 6 Nov 2013 | Views [809] | Comments [5] | Video
One fine Sunday afternoon I was sitting at my desk dutifully revising my notes for International Law, when I became aware of a persistent, untuneful noise penetrating into the formerly peaceful atmosphere of my room. Despite all my efforts to block it ... Read more >
ITALY | Tuesday, 29 Oct 2013 | Views [658] | Comments [5]
One sunny day I finally decided to make use of the kitchen facilities we have available at the place where I live. I thought to myself, “Anna, let’s just take it nice and easy, we’ll start with something simple.” The idea came ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 28 Oct 2013 | Views [914] | Comments [6]
...my very good friend Anna N! Congratulations!! Your prize will arrive in the mail shortly (when I say shortly, I mean some time before Christmas, I am not in the least convinced of the efficiency of the Italian postal service :)
Thanks to ... Read more >
ITALY | Friday, 18 Oct 2013 | Views [765] | Comments [15]
I was ecstatic to note today that my blog has had over 1000 views! What dedication from my faithful readers!! So to show my appreciation to you all, I want to put in place a mini-competition, and give you a chance to win a small prize, sent to you in ... Read more >
ITALY | Wednesday, 16 Oct 2013 | Views [987] | Comments [14]
Ok so the minute I stepped off the aeroplane into the blazing sunshine on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia I asked myself why I am actually living in Macerata. And I just spent the most amazing weekend of my life there, seriously it was just so nice ... Read more >
ITALY | Thursday, 10 Oct 2013 | Views [699] | Comments [9]
Well it’s been about a week since my last update, but I can’t say I’ve really had any life changing experiences in the last seven days (such as avoiding more traumatic deaths by Italian dogs) so if you’re looking for stories of ... Read more >
ITALY | Wednesday, 2 Oct 2013 | Views [1892] | Comments [13]
One thing you should know about Macerata if you’re ever planning on coming here is that it is a town swarming with dogs. Big dogs, little dogs—all over the place! Of course, you guys know me, the biggest dog lover out there, so this poses ... Read more >
ITALY | Friday, 27 Sep 2013 | Views [1028] | Comments [8]
This week I attended class for the first time in Italy: I had 6 hours of International Law, which is a third year subject taught in English. I'm getting a nice, easy introduction to studying here, with one subject this week, another one starting next ... Read more >
ITALY | Thursday, 19 Sep 2013 | Views [759] | Comments [16]
And time ticks on here in Macerata at pretty much the same rate as other parts of the world, though it's a little more relaxed here and I feel like I have more time on my hands. However, this doesn't mean I am sitting around doing nothing. By far the ... Read more >
ITALY | Sunday, 15 Sep 2013 | Views [887] | Comments [16]
So now I'm going to start talking about what it's actually like for an Australian to live in a small university town in Italy. But first things first: let's get the pronunciation right. Macerata is not, I repeat NOT, pronounced Musssssssserata. Say it ... Read more >
ITALY | Thursday, 12 Sep 2013 | Views [635] | Comments [12]
Before I start blogging about life in Macerata, which is where I am now, I just wanted to share a couple of random things from the trip here. Things that happened, people that I met and so on. Sometimes I have to just wonder what my life would be like ... Read more >
ITALY | Thursday, 12 Sep 2013 | Views [2450] | Comments [16]
Check this story out to find out about the first four days of my Italy trip, which I spent in the beautiful province of Oristano, chilling on the beach, meeting new people, and doing my best to conquer the jetlag :)
Where do I even start? Possibly ... Read more >
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