Colin Alfaro

Back to CIMBA after a successful travel break! I met with my mother to visit Venice, Siena, Florence, and Cinque Terre. I then did a little solo adventure to Bologna! While I was in Venice I went to see Doge’s Palace, the Basilica, a gondola ride, Murano, and Burano. My favorites were my tour of Doge’s Palace and the gelato I had while in Burano. My mother kept describing Venice as “magical”, which I think is a great way to put it. This was my second time in Venice, and it continues to be my favorite destination in Italy.

We now have two days left of class before being on travel break! It has been super fun hearing about all of the fun places everybody will be going this weekend. I will be traveling with my mom for the first week of fall break and am in the process of planning my final weekend in Bologna.

I had the opportunity to go to Warsaw and Milan this past weekend for our first extended break. The two cities were completely different, and I would do the weekend all over again if I could! I remember when discussing traveling plans with everybody for the long weekend, my friend and I decided to go to Warsaw, and we were met with blank stares. From that, I inferred that not many people at CIMBA (or at home) have been to Poland before and that excited me even more. I have zero regrets about choosing Warsaw.

Ciao from flight number LX55! Today was finally the day for my trip to Italy. September 15th feels like a late start date compared to what I am used to at my home university, but it makes me more eager to explore, as I am craving academic and social connection I am used to during the early fall months. I am excited for the three months ahead and all that I will learn.