Day Number TWO in Cortona

6 hours ahead and really good sandwhichs.

05.08.2010 - 06.13.2010
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Hey Everyone!

This message will be in two parts: Libby and Jordan:

Libby: Today was a lot better than the previous day. Everyone is a lot less jet lagged and friendly. Today we discussed gene mutations in our first half of class and then bioethical issues in our second half. We then went on to disscussion groups where we discussed clinical correlation in diseases and how armadillos have leprosy and opposums can scream at you. Interesting I know. After a day of class we ventured down to Molesisni's ( Italian Market) and ordered foccacia sandwich. We attempted our best italian, but its still lacking. After lunch we mingled witha few more of our group members and wrote our biweekly papers. At 6pm, we can a combined orientation with the viticulture program and then went out for vino. Surprised we got vino and appetizer ( one being pringles). We arrived at dinner by 7:30, 1:30 you time and had pasta, fried chicken, and french fries. This was one of our most amercian meals. Post dinner we had more wine and went to Route 66. A bar tended by a romanian woman that helped me with my italian. Next we venture to "blue bar" in which we saw many of our people in our program and shared a few laughs. Chances are tomorrow will be the same with old friends, new friends, new food and new scenery. We are having the time of our lives and we cant wait to see what the next day brings. Until then.. A domani!

Jordan:
Hiked the hill in Cortona today a million times... but the city is amazing!!!! We had chicken fingers for dinner with french fries which was awesome because i have not been so big on veal and green peas that we had one night! My program is so much fun we started off today learning about wine and trying to differentiate between smells! I have learned that I am not a very good sniffer! However, i found out that I am an super taster! Now off to take a shower that is hopefully warm... More to come later freezing cold in our kitchen where we get internet!