info on a few holidays..

Hello,

so i messed up before. April 25 is celebrated because it is when Italy was freed from WW2, so they celebrate it as the ending of the war for them. "il giorno di liberazione".

This friday, May 1, is also a holiday. it is the day of workers or something like that. and also May 2 is a holiday, which is there holiday like our July 4th.

so this weekend i have a 3 day weekend!!!!!!! this past weekend i had a 2 day weekend!!! (which is normal for USA i know.. but i havent had one in a long time).

i think thats it for now

ciao for now,
heather

recent trips/news

Austria was a lot of fun and very interesting. We stayed in Slazburg, Austria 11/4 to 13/3. We visited the castle and lots of other cool things (Mozart's birth house) etc. It was really cool to learn more about Mozart, because of my interest in piano now.

Two days ago, (22/4) I went to Mantua (Mantova in italian) with my class. which was a lot of fun hanging out with all my friends for the day outside of school. It was one of my favorite day trips ever, because of being with my friends and of course touring a city in ITALY!! hahaha

I have a favorite tv show now also. its funny cause its actually an american show but ive never seen it before coming here. Its called JAG. Its dubbed in italian though. but oh well i understand just the same. :)

My piano teacher (cousin of my host mom) said that she might bring me to Milan in june after school. Because she travels often to Milan for work. Which is exciting, i just hope it works out. I already owe her so much, cause shes giving me the piano lessons for free. but she seems to love me anyway, reminds me of one of my families back home (tortlands) haha.

thats about all for now. oh! tomorrow there isnt school because it is the "giorno di liberazione" (april 25, 1945). basically independence day. Italy celebrates 64 years tomorrow so believe it or not, technically USA is older than Italy by a lot.. this year is our 229th year of independence.

hope all is well with you!

ciao for now,
Heather

Easter Weekend

Hey,

This weekend, I'm going to Austria for a couple days. I leave Saturday morning and I think I come back Monday or Tuesday. I'm going with my host family :)

Tomorrow is my last day of school before Easter vacation. I return to school next Wednesday.

Today is the official date that I've been here for 7 months!!

Just an update.

Wish you all a wonderful Easter!

Ciao for now,
Heather