Note to self: Don't forget to look up, down, right, or left.

If there is one thing I have learned since getting to Italy, don't forget to look up, down, right, or left! Everywhere I go and every turn I take, there is something new to see and explore.  During this week of classes, I made an effort to explore the city (taking a new route each time) after/between classes.  Considering the fact that the Duomo is about 4 blocks away from campus, I feel like I have no excuse, but to learn as much about this place as possible!  In museums, don't forget to look down at the floors (there just might be an incredible mosaic!) and up at  ceilings (there just might be a gorgeous fresco painting covering it).  When walking around, look in every single direction- you never know what you might miss! Here are just a few examples: