Mae Abroad

Today was the first day that Kyle got to sleep in. It also was the first time this trip I had heat exhaustion and was pretty dizzy. Luckily the cloud cover came in and it ended up raining later in the day so I went and sat out on the balcony for a bit and felt better in the cool morning air. I wasn't the only one out on a balcony this morning. The Italians love doing this, they all just hang out outside on their balconies and stare around at the world and take in what's happening down on the streets. It's amazing, I love that. You just look around and see just individual people on their own taking in the morning, such a difference from the craziness in a California morning. Kyles Building Kyle and I made breakfast burritos and planned out our day to Amalfi. It wasn't the best day to go there that's for sure. Once we got on the road it started sprinkling on and off and then really bad once we hit the winding hills up to Ravello. We did not expect that road to ...

It rained tonight which was a change since its been so hot lately. There was thunder and lightning too, but mainly "fulmine" (lightning). We watched it from the balcony before we went out to dinner. Kyle really wanted to take me to this place right downstairs that has amazing pizza called Fresco's which means "Fresh" in Italiano. Their name doesn't lie. Since I still don't really know the language Kyle ordered for us. Their pizzas were huge! I only finished a fourth of mine, it had tomatoes, basil and mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella) that was very Fresco! We took a walk down to the harbor after dinner. It wasn't raining then but there was still fulmine over the island Ischia, which is like a Catalina to us. It was really very pretty to watch and there wasn't any rain, just light over the island. The harbor is really close and on the walk down we saw a spot of Locks of Love that Christine and Dan were telling us about. We will...

Kyle lives in Pozzuoli  (pōt-swō'lē)  Italy, which is right outside of Naples. I slept till about noon today, the timezone really hit me. Kyle had to work today thanks to someone at work :( But I guess it was good because I got to catch up on my sleep then I unpacked my suitcase into the wardrobe he had for me.  My wardrobe for the next three weeks. The sunset and view of the Flavian Amphitheater from Kyle's balcony. Yes, I made pasta for dinner even though we are in Italy. It was easier than going out, plus we got to have dinner on the balcony and watch the sunset. The weather was perfect tonight! It was so hot out earlier today it felt good to sit outside and enjoy the evening. ♥   Mae

This is the last night I'll spend in my bed! Tomorrow night I'll be sleeping on a plane for 11+ hours and then the night after that will be the start of my nights of sleep in Italy! It has been quite the intense week with preparing as well as seeing people before I leave. I just saw the whole LCAD gang again one last time tonight which was was awesome! Soooo good seeing Dana too =) I think I'm all packed and ready! Well I know I'm ready that's for sure but as for packed, well we shall see once I get there what I forgot! I did have to pack a carry on which I was trying to avoid. It seems like I will be carrying all this onto the plane with me! Yay!! That's what I get for packing my suitcase over 50lbs oh well. ♥   Mae

I feel so completely overwhelmed right now. At this moment in time I have pretty much seen everyone and said all my good byes. Its been a rough week knowing that when I do get back from Italy, I may not have time to see some of the people I've seen this week. But at the same time I can't even freaking wait to get on that plane and head out of the country! Pretty much tomorrow is my last day for me to do anything and EVERYTHING! I do have quite the list of things I need to double check and finish tomorrow before I take off on Tuesday, seeing how I won't have any time to do it that day. I went to get my nails done and had dinner with the girls tonight, minus Natalie :( poor girl. But Ash did show up for dinner so that was nice and it was a good send off after spending the rest of the night with my second family. They will be missed most definitely but it is good preparation for my move, which I don't even want to think about. Ugh this craziness needs to die down soon! ...

Only 10 days left! So much has happened since I started this blog. I've decided that there are at least 5 places that I must see while I'm overseas. 1. Pompeii 2. Amalfi Coast 3. Capri 4. Rome 5. Wine Tasting (not a place I know but something I must do still!) Apparently this list is very doable because when I told Kyle he was on it instantly and we are making plans for these things to happen! So excited! ♥   Mae

I have just acquired many travel books on Italy all thanks to my mother and Christine! I do have to say, the ones mom gave me are most definitely the best, seeing how the copyright is from 1971!! Its all planning now and I'm still super anxious to leave! ♥   Mae