9° in Chicago – today’s high. Why not head to Rome where the temperature today reached a balmy 53° ? And to say nothing of seeing the eternal city with few crowds!
This picture is of me (left side), perhaps in January of 1972, in front of the Vatican. Sun shining, few people, and no snow! Pope Paul VI was in residence.
Judy at the Vatican, 1972
This picture is of Benita, same study abroad program, some 40 years later! A clear evening, few people, and no snow! And of course, Pope Francis is in residence, though not the traditional one of his predecessors.
Although I took hundreds of slides while studying abroad, they are sitting in storage with few words or descriptions to jog my memory. Benita, on the other hand, has the opportunity to create a dynamic journal of her study abroad experience, both in words and pictures, and share it in real-time. Just incredible!
To see some amazing photos of Rome at night in winter, like the one below,
romeisalwaysagoodidea.wordpress.com
or wherever her journey takes her, click http://romeisalwaysagoodidea.wordpress.com .
I agree, Benita, Rome is always a good idea!
What better excuse to travel…see you there soon!
Ciao,
Judy (Mom)
Blogging In Italy 
I love it and ready to go!
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That is so neat that Benita was able to recreate that exact photo!
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Makes me smile!So happy that she gets to have this experience.
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Judy, how wonderful that Benita is experiencing this dream come true! I will be so excited to follow her blog as she goes on her adventures. I think her night shots are outstanding, (have actually sent a note asking if she could share what camera she is using for them if she has time). Thank you for letting us share in her adventure! Keep warm out there in the Arctic – ummmm! I mean Chicago!
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Yvonne, so nice to hear form you. I’m sure she’ll respond…it’s a great camera and lens. And guess what? I’ll be there visiting her and Cortona soon! So very excited! Can’t wait to be warm!!
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