La Romita

Quiet, still and calm, La Romita is a place out of heaven in the outlet of Umbria. Ontop of a hill we stay, surrounded by poppies, clovers and ivy, it is everything we imagined to a pre-italy trip. The area has a great amount of beautiful(bella) views in which an artist can sketch, paint or draw to create a visual image that will capture a view of Italy of a college student's perspective. The first day was filled with exploring the surrounding area that we learned, was occupied with sheep, newborn kittens and olive trees at the summit of La Romita. We took a trip to Terni (the local town) in which we picked up essential supplies from the supermarket and dined on the inexpensive gelato that was 1.90 for three scoops compared to the 9,00 euro charge of the Firenze (Florence). The second day was a trip to Fabriano (the world famous paper company). We got the full tour of the place, in which many of the students did not know the proper time in that paper was made. In was incredible for it was not only a paper producing plant but a watermark plant too, in which the process was extensive in length, in which the artist(s) ( two in the world) had the qualifications to producing a quality watermark process that including a multi step process for which they used. On another note, today was the only time it rained (knock on wood)..it was quick and on the bus in which we did not have to partcipate in. We, as a group, are looking forward t0 seeing ancient Roman ruins that we get a chance it sketch and paint on Wednesday morning!