Pro:High Ceilings
Pro: Great View!
Pro:Grocery Store (COOP) really close
Con:drying our clothes
Pro:beautiful library & balcony with view
Friday, March 15, 2013
Our cute apartment
It took a while to get used to all the living arrangements. There were some pro's and con's, but in the end we loved our apartment. We lived in a great street (Via Roma) where I always felt very safe, it was always nice walking home and walking by the luxury stores. We lived in a very central area, by the grocery store and great amount of shopping. Not all of the apartments look like this, but we all pretty much had the same amenities, so it kind of gives you an idea of what you will get in Genoa.
What to Bring?!
When I was packing I was very worried on what to bring. So here's a list of things I recommend bringing:
#1 Good Jacket-it actually gets pretty cold half of the time so its good to have.
#2 Good Camera- we get a lot of homework assignments where we need to take good quality pictures so I thought that was one of the most important purchases I made before the trip. (not phone pics)
#3 Shoes- boots, sandals, comfy sneaker, dressy shoes (I took one pair of heels and never wore them because it's really hard to walk on the uneven stone and steep hills in Genoa)
#4 Materials-ruler, pencil case, drawing pencils, eraser, xacto knife, cutting board, trace paper
#5 Debit Card-I recommend getting a Bank of America card because there are a lot of banks in Genoa and Europe that don't charge extra to take out cash. (dont forget to let your bank know you're leaving town)
#6 Phone- You can either take an unlocked phone and buy a SIM card there and pay as you go, or buy the cheapest phone (35 euro) and use it for emergencies.
#1 Good Jacket-it actually gets pretty cold half of the time so its good to have.
#2 Good Camera- we get a lot of homework assignments where we need to take good quality pictures so I thought that was one of the most important purchases I made before the trip. (not phone pics)
#3 Shoes- boots, sandals, comfy sneaker, dressy shoes (I took one pair of heels and never wore them because it's really hard to walk on the uneven stone and steep hills in Genoa)
#4 Materials-ruler, pencil case, drawing pencils, eraser, xacto knife, cutting board, trace paper
#5 Debit Card-I recommend getting a Bank of America card because there are a lot of banks in Genoa and Europe that don't charge extra to take out cash. (dont forget to let your bank know you're leaving town)
#6 Phone- You can either take an unlocked phone and buy a SIM card there and pay as you go, or buy the cheapest phone (35 euro) and use it for emergencies.
First Trip!
We all went on a boat ride along the coast of Liguria, with a couple of stops. Don't forget to bring your bathing suits!
San Fruttoso
Portofino
Camogli
Arriving in Genoa(:
Arriving in Genoa was great because it was so different from anything I had ever seen. The taxi ride to my apartment was beautiful, it was a great view of the port. These are pictures of one of our first walks with Professor Rice. Even though he didn't want us to bring sketchbooks I think it's a good idea to bring one just in case he says something that might interest you to write down. All of the sketches will be drawn on specific paper that you will buy in Genoa.
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza de Ferrari
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