Roman Holiday

Hello! Very sorry for the delay in entries, but my internet time has been pretty focused: I've had a lot to do! The quick version is this ...
I went to the language school in France ...
The French train workers went on strike ...
It was super-challenging, but I managed to get to Annecy, via train (one of the few that was working), buses, and hitchiking. Annecy was beautiful, between the mountains and a beautiful lake. Beautiful ... but cold.
I met a guy on a bus who was from Geneva. He invited me to stay with him in Geneva for a few days, so I did. Geneva was great! But again ... cold. I am a coldweather refugee.
... So, I bought a ticket to Rome. Here I am! I am thrilled to be here. I ditched the idea of a language school, because i feel like i can do a better job studying on my own. BUt I figured > why not do it in Rome!? So here I am ... I'm searching for a room, and I think I found one. I'll have to let you know. It's a few blocks from the Vatican.
More updates to come . . . but the bottom line is: I'm in Rome, and I'm really happy to be here!