Touch Down

I'm here! No time to write at the moment - other people need a turn on the school's computer. The important thing is, I landed safely and am now in Montecostello. I have met artsits from Mexico, Chicago, New Jersey, Toronto, and LA so far.

The ride up here on the bus was amazing. I dozed off but in between napping, caught glimpses of rolling, beautiful, green countryside. It looks like a lot of farmland and distant, low mountains. There were a number of what I think were vineyards and some contented looking horses. The town itself is at the top of a mountain or a hill - I'm not sure of the official classification. It is high up and truly ancient. Everything is stone, cobblestone, and terracotta roofing. I'll upload some pictures as soon as I can get the the hang of this computer.

I've been told that tomorrow, the town residents are holding the Italian version of a walkathon to benefit the earthquake victims of a few weeks ago. Apparently, this means we all get together, walk down the hill-mountain, then drink wine and eat fresh bruschetta while we socialize. My main instructor's assistant, Ellie Wyeth, is unclear on how any of us will be getting back up the hill-mountain after the cocktails. Cross your fingers for me.