Arrivederci Italia

After my 11 hour flight at the Atlanta Airport

So my luggage was only 22.3 kg which is about 49 pounds!! I made it back safely to Atlanta yesterday afternoon around 2:30 after an 11 hour flight from Roma. Although I was very sad to leave, I was relieved to be home. I was so exhausted. I wasn’t able to sleep on my 11 hour flight so last night I went to bed before 8 o’clock and was able to sleep all night until 8 o’clock this morning! My body clock is so messed up- hopefully I can get my sleep schedule back on track. 

Now that I am back in the states it is hard to believe it is all over- what a great trip I had. Now I can reflect back on all my experiences. I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to be in Italy for an extended period of time. I loved getting to meet new people from all around the world and will miss Florence and those friends so much.  I can’t think of one thing I would change about my trip except for staying longer! My journey this summer in Italy included many places- Rome, Pompeii, Piza, Firenze, Maremma, Marina di Massa, Viareggio, Bolgheri, Versilia, Cararra, Pietrasanto, Positano, Capri, Sorrento, Venice, Tonfano and Forta de Marmi. I managed to make it to all this cities in such a short time. I always seemed to be on the go making the most of my time in Italy.

 I have tried to the best of my ability to describe my experiences to yall on this blog,  through my words and pictures but I still do not think I will ever be able to fully describe just how amazing this trip really was. I think a large part of that I owe to the friends I have made. Those girls MADE my trip wonderful and I hope to stay close with them. We have already made plans to meet in New York this fall for a reunion.

Clearly so excited to see me!

I need to thank my Grandmother for encouraging me to make this trip. I can’t believe I even thought twice about my decision to study abroad. My mom was also a big encourager and I need to thank her support and for this opportunity as well. I know it was hard for her to let me go but I appreciate it so much!  I also need to thank my brother, Taylor, for all his smart advice on traveling abroad. His tips were so helpful. Our puppy, Rusty was also very excited to see me! I had missed him so much.

I hope I will have the opportunity to visit other parts of the world and will be able to embark on another journey abroad sometime soon.

 As my friend Jillian said, with a full heart and what will forever be an empty stomach until I return, I say Arrivederci Italia until next time!

P.S Here are some pictures to just recap my trip!