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| One of the reading rooms in the beautiful Lanfredini Villa. The room where my classes will be held is next door. |
I love the way Brits do things. This morning's orientation for the art history course on the High Rennaisance included a welcome packet of helpful information, a student discount card (Can't wait to use this on the woman who scoffed when I told her I was a student.), a map, and several invitations to events with complimentary drinks.
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| The British Institute's location on the Arno River provides this view. |
The first lecture, today from 3:00-4:30, will be followed by welcome drinks in the library before a tour of Charles Cecil's studio at 6:00.
Tomorrow I'll enjoy cocktails and buffet at the Odeon Bistro in the evening. (There is an €8 charge for this.)
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| I'm glad the Brtitish Institute if only a five minute walk from my apartment because I'd hate to have to park a Vespa! |
Wednesday is a lecture by a visiting professor, more drinks, and a movie. Because this year marks what would have been Shakespeare's 400th birthday, all the movies in June pertain to his work.
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| Italians waste no space. |
Thursday there is afternoon tea after class (This is a British establishment after all.)
I worried a bit about having enough to do on this trip; now I'm afraid I may not be able to get it all done!
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post and pictures. I'm interested in taking this very same course. I hope that you continue to post about your college days in Florence. Thank you, Lucy
Sign up now, Lucy, as you will love this course! I've already decided I don't want to go home; I want to stay here in this open-air-museum of a city enjoying classes at the British Institute,the delectable food, and ambrosia-like wine.
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