week six GL350

Mr. Ripley explains perfectly the city of Mongibello, by saying, “There were houses above him, straggling up the mountain, and houses below, their tile roofs silhouetted against a blue sea”; which in my eyes is exactly what I thought of when I first saw Sorrento. Although I enjoyed Sorrento very much I felt as though I would have liked it more in the summer, being able to lay on the beaches and soak up the sun and the beautiful landscape would have been amazing. In The Talented Mr. Ripley Dickie and Tom enjoy many days on the beach and also on Dickie’s boat which sounds very relaxing. 

Another reflection I had while reading, was when Tom was reflecting on walking up the stairs. He said he thought he would never get to the top, and this is exactly how I felt walking the steps to the top of the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica. I thought we were never going to get to the top, but wow, was the view worth the climb. 

Going to the Vatican was an amazing experience, and yet again being a student at Walsh University has paid off because we got to be one of the 100 people a day that get to St. Peters remains underneath the Vatican. The galleries and Sistine Chapel were magnificent; every time we go to an art gallery and see the works of the painters and sculptors I am speechless. We also got the opportunity to have class in St. Peter’s square which was an experience in itself. 

I admit that I got distracted from class a few times because I was people watching. Like Dickie said in The Talented Mr. Ripley, “sitting at a table and watching the people go by. It does something to your outlook on life”.  Not only is it entertaining but I think that you can learn a lot about people just by watching them. I enjoy people watching not only in Roma but at home as well.