The roomies and I spotted this billboard while we were out and about one night. "Smart listens to the head. Stupid listens to the heart. Be Stupid." This got me thinking, though I'm sure not in the manner that Diesel intended...
Studying abroad lends itself toward almost an overwhelming amount of intellectual engagement. The brain is working overtime to learn a new language through intensive study and immersion, to learn and to see history and culture, to learn life skills and city survival tactics, etc. In order to get the most out of this amazing experience, as well as to stay sane, I think it's also important to tune into my heart as well as my head. For example, wandering through the streets of Milan with no concrete agenda or true idea of what I'm seeing just to get the feel of the city, to understand the culture in a less definitive concrete way, to focus on little details that are missed in the grand sightseeing tours. Here are some images dear to my heart from the heart of the city. I realize they are hardly as grandiose as the Duomo cathedral, but I hope your heart can find some measure of delight in these images.
- Ciao for now
Darling, your photos are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDottie, the photo of the sweet bird nestled into the marble carving is very poetic and tranquil...a moment of repite in the bustling city. Thanks for sharing the bakery treats in teh window....wish I could reach through the computer and grab a few (dozen!)
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Love the pictures and the descriptions of your adventures. Reading your blog brings me back to my European adventure many years ago. I never made it to Milan so it is wonderful to see it thru your eyes and lense. Carson and Natalia have both had colds and fevers, but seem to be getting better. I had to find all of Carson's Monkeys before he would go to sleep tonight.Luckily, I found all three. Ciao Bella!
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