Rome-ing Around Florence

Near the beginning of December I was able to go to Rome and Florence.  I had the most wonderful time sitting in a pumpkin display in the market in Rome and visiting wandering down the streets of the city. 

I almost bought some armor like the this but they didn't have any in my size.  I suppose there isn't much of a need for me to have armor but it seemed neat at the time. 

Florence was all decorated for Christmas.  Beautiful as always.  Even the street artists had Christmas spirit- I personally enjoyed this chalk drawing. 

A couple of days later I got to visit with some horses at a horse race in the city.  It was actually at a track in a giant park near where I used to live.  I had no idea there was a race track there.  This horse was nice enough to let me hang around for a few min. 

Off to new adventures- I'll write more soon.

A Whirlwind 2 Weeks...

Here is a cluster of photos from my two weeks this past summer in Europe.  I was able to travel to Lisbon, Portugal and a beach near by, Barcelona, Spain, and Florence Italy.  It was wonderful to be back in Europe after a year.  I had some nice times in the States as well but I do love the European culture.  Hope you enjoy the photos.  I'm on a new adventure now... living in Italy again!  I'll have more to post about that soon.

Roman Holiday and an American Weekend in Spain

I accompanied Meghan and some of her friends to Rome for the last weekend in March.  It was a wonderful two days; beautiful weather and of course wonderful places to see.  We started the journey by getting a tour bus to take us around the city.  I know it is a tourist thing to do but I am very much ok with being a tourist sometimes.  At least this way it was somewhat in style.  You can see me sitting and enjoying the view from the top of the bus.  I’m in the yellow coat.  There is also a wonderful picture of me in front of an old building.  I wish I knew what it was and if it was important, but I am sure it is important to someone and that person knows what it is.  The next photo is of me hanging out in Vatican City.  We were actually asked by some policemen in a golf cart to not sit in the piazza so after a quick picture we moved along.

The next weekend I had a very crazy journey to Madrid.  It took several types of transportation to finally get to the hotel where I was staying.  Sunday for lunch I was taken to TGIFriday’s, it isn’t my favorite place but it is good to have American food every once and a while... I suppose.  After that we went to a park by the palace in Madrid.  You’ll see a picture of me with Donna (one of Meghan’s sisters best friends.).  

---I (Meghan) will be finishing this post from Bearington since soon after the picture with Donna he decided to head off on his own journey for a while.  I have a missing poster made for him since he hasn’t given me any information on when he will be back or where he went.  

If anyone has seen this little guy I would love to know where he is and what he is up to.  I also hope he will be coming back to Florence soon.  Please any information would be helpful.  As soon as I have information I will have him post so you can be updated.  Maybe he is taking pictures while he is on his trip.  Until next time.. Ciao!

Things Bigger than Me

I accompanied Meghan to Milano for her birthday.  It was a pretty exciting weekend.  I hung out on the Metro quite a bit, had a snack with Erin in front of the Duomo, peopled watched and watched a rugby game on a giant screen.  Now for me giant is usually a chair for a grown up person but this was giant for a grown up person.  We are talking really big.  It was fun to see so many people get excited in a piazza over a game.

The following weekend I went to Bologna for Pasqua (Easter) as some would call it.  I ate part of Meghan’s chocolate egg.  Thanks Meghan for being gracious enough to share!  I also got to go to a modern art museum--Mambo.  I went with some mates from back home (England), they are living in Rome and were visiting for Easter as well.  Honestly, I don’t care too much for modern art but sometimes I will find a piece or two that I like.  As it turned out I didn’t even need to pay to go to the museum because on my way back to the hotel I found this piece of ‘modern art’!  Isn’t it fascinating! In Italy you aren’t to take any photos in museums.. I’m not sure why.. but since this was outside I posed with it.  It was an exciting weekend.

An Introduction

Ciao Tutti! Mi chiamo Bearington Bear. Haha, just brushing up on my Italian. I still have a lot to learn before setting off on my big journey to Italy. For those of you who don't know who I am I will share a little about myself. As I mentioned I am Bearington Bear, I am originally from Great Britain, but I have grown up in the United States. I am a little on the small side... 4 1/2 inches to the top of my ear, however, it won't stop me from traveling the world, or at least Western Europe. I will be leaving for Barcelona on 31 Jan. 2008 and staying for a couple of days then heading to Florence, Italy to spend the next 24 weeks (6 months).
While I am traveling I will be posting pictures of myself at places you all must go someday if you get the chance, and will be sharing what I have learned about each place. I am so excited about sharing my experience with all of you that I can hardly contain it. Until next time...Ciao for now!