Last Looks

Today marks my last full day in Cortona. Then it's off to Venice for a couple of days, back here for the "Last Supper" Friday night, and then an early train to Florence on Saturday to catch my flight.

I'm really, really bummed out about leaving this little mountain at the moment. While the summer has had a lot more ups and downs that I would have hoped for, it's all been the best as far as my growth is concerned, and I hate to leave this vibrant, inspirational, serene atmosphere. I've met some great artists, been inspired more than I ever have in my life, made some new friends, saw some of the world's greatest architectural, artistic, and natural treasures, and have done things that I would never have the opportunity to do otherwise. I learned how to process and print film in a darkroom, furthered my design skills, and developed a well-rounded knowledge of some of the other art forms going on at UGA and in the world right now. And, somewhere along that road, I met one heck of a girl that I'm lucky to have in my life.

Cortona has been such a wonderful place to learn, grow, and live over the last two months. I am so blessed and so thankful to have had this opportunity. Thanks to all for the support, well wishes, and financial help over the last two months. I'll do my "final" post after I return home on Sunday, with a recap of the most memorable moments of my trip along with the usual meandering ramblings. 'Til then, ciao.

-msr