Day 13 - July 12

 Tuesday. I cut up a chicken in class today. Well kind of...I was a part of the group that did it, but as you can probably guess, I "chickened" out. We made some fried chicken that was so better than what we have at home! It was healthier and more flavorful, and didn't have any skin on the chicken so it wasn't as bad. Plus it was cut up chucks, so basically I made chicken nuggets...Italian style! We made some other things, but I don't really remember it all. I also think we made biscotti which was amazing! I had never had it before and I loved it! So then I went out took pictures around the market for my midterm in photography class. It has to be of the market, but I was really struggling. Luckily one of the guys in my class was there also and helped me out with the settings and lighting. I can't wait until I can do all of that without having to get help.  In photography class we went to a photography museum, which was kind of cool. It was a little boring though, to be honest. The section where we learned the history of all the cameras and how they evolved from the original one was interesting. Other than that though it was just alright.  Our program director, Chiara, took us all out for appertivo tonight also! It was really fun because it was unlimited appetizers and one free drink for 10 euros. There was a band and all outside seating. I really liked it because there were a lot of Italians and not as many American tourists. We haven't really had a chance to interact with many Italians because it is such a big touristy city. Later after appertivo we went out to a bar and club, then eventually headed home. I didn't have class the next morning so we stayed up a little later. We had a good time though, and I got to sleep in the next day for the first time
ever!!

From left to right:
Samantha, ME, Miyon, Chiara (our program director), and Nicte
At appertivo