jetsetting

Hello!

I haven't been able to post for a while because of my (surprise!) trip to Chicago last week. Lukas was in the musical Beauty and the Beast as Lumiere and my parents decided I had to see it. Follow the links here for a short clip. He was fantastic. I am quite proud of him.

Being in Chicago was strange, to be sure. I was there as a visitor, which hasn't ever happened before. I was able to see everyone though: Phil came for the weekend to see the show, Dom was around for a bit, I hopped down to Hyde Park for Smug Bastard Movie Night, and went bowling for Sam's birthday. I met the dog- he likes me. Samantha drew upwards of 15 pictures for the blank wall in my bedroom. Hannah cried when she saw me. And I got to hang out with my Mom and Dad. We were all together for a short time on Friday, and I could see how proud my parents were to have everyone there. Family is important.

I also got to eat everything I'd missed, I think: Ribs, Chipotle, deep dish pizza, Johnnie's. Not a bad week.

But now the real journey begins: I leave tonight for Rome! I'll be there (and in the Vatican) until Tuesday next week. Then I fly to Athens, and the next day to Santorini, an island in the southern Aegean. Then after two days there back to Athens to tour that city, and then back. Whew! There'll be lots of walking, lots of reading in cafes, lots of writing about my experiences. I'll post when I get the chance. Also pictures.

So until then, take care and let's go Spring!

Love al.