Modena was a nice place. I’d live there, but it’s not super interesting to visit. The most interesting things are the churches. Just as good as Milan or Venice but cleaner and nobody in sight. I feel like the salt water in Venice is definitely the problem.

I’m ready to move on. I’ll go to ravenna tomorrow and see the mosaics. It’s famous for them. Then to Florence for five days.

Had such a nice time taking to a roommate I forget. Here we go.

Well I had another pretty good day. Kinda scraped the barrel on stuff I wanted to do. So I had a lovely nap and settled for going to find churches downtown that I hadn’t seen. Had some wine at the kitchen table until bedtime.

One dude that’s been here for too long has taken to holding court and talking a lot. That’s coming from me, and I talk too much. It’s hard to listen to because he’s kinda an expert on everything lol. I think he might be lonely. I can recognize the symptoms. Nice guy but damn, stop talking.

Had dreams where I went back to work at the pharmacy. Holy lord, no. It was awful. I do need to find a way to be more productive/useful when I get home, though. I’ve had enough time off. Maybe apply for vinnies again.

For the first time on this trip I felt really positive and enjoyed my sightseeing. What a great day.

The “pilgrimage” up the hill was amazing. I mean, yeah, I got sweaty and tired, but it felt good to go into the church and sit and think and kinda pray, I guess. I thought about mom and all. One altar had three random women crying, me being one of them, all together but not altogether about the same thing I’m sure. Anyhoo, great morning.

I freaking love this city.

I’m a hostel again and it’s looking good, except for a gal on a loooonnnggg phone call. Hopefully she’ll wrap it up before 11

Had a nice afternoon checking out the downtown area. All the covered walkways are amazing. So easy to window shop in the rain. Also the streets are so much emptier than Venice.