Corn Sweet Corn

Sorry that we have not had a chance to blog much in Italy - as internet access has been costing us our limbs (which is unfortunate because I am finally able to lift my arms above my head).

We also have many photographs from our travels in Rome, through many small villages in Tuscany, Cinque Terre, and finally Florence. We will be happy to share them later with those of you who are interested.

In Florence we have had the pleasure to be shown around by Nic Wynia who is working on his photography projects at the Studio Art Centers International (SACI) - the school where our oldest sister Anna studied a few years back. Nic is a great friend from our days in Story City and was recently awarded a Fullbright to undergo a photography project in Peru next year. His proficiency in the Italian language has helped us fully appreciate the "non-tourismo" sides of this beautiful city, and we were also able to enjoy some exceptional meals/conversation at the breathtaking villa he is staying at. We also thank Anna for her detailed descriptions of the Uffitz, Duomo, and other art that is scattered about.

This Sunday I plan to fly from Pisa to London to Detroit to Cedar Rapids. Thomas will continue traveling with Adelaide to Rimini and Venice - and will then fly home out of Paris on Thursday. We both will be a bit relieved to not be lugging around our backpacks and worrying about transportation, lodging, and nourishment.

We both hope that you have enjoyed our rantings on this blog, and I look forward to seeing many of you at Kate and Lee's wedding. I also cannot wait for some quality Iowa sweet corn.

Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers.

With love and care, John and Thomas