The suitcase is packed and we are so close to actually leaving for “the TRIP.”  After 4 months of study, I made it through level 2 and into level 3 (out of 5) of Rosetta Stone Italian language learning program.  Whoooo that’s a lot of stuff to cram into this now 60 year old brain of mine.  I think however, if I happen to see a woman running or a man swimming or a bambino eating…..I should be able to accurately describe it. 🙂  I guess by now I will need to finish level 3 in sort of an on-the-job-training situation in Italy.  I wonder if a glass or two of Chianti while I’m trying to learn over there will actually help the situation.  Mmmmmm, probably not but after a glass or two, maybe I won’t be worried about correct pronunciation!