Gubbio In A Day

Hi First Grade!

This weekend Chocolate and I traveled to Gubbio with a friend. Gubbio is another hilltop town in Italy. It was our first time going by car. No worries -we wore our seat-belts and our driver was excellent. After a 40 minute drive, we arrived in Gubbio. Since we went with an Italian- so we did like the Italians. Our first stop was for a coffee! This is where Chocolate and I had our very first cappuccino! It was delicious.

 Afterwards, we explored the town. We went into little stores, walked up side streets, and took a few pictures.

Later we traveled up the mountain. We took what was like a ski lift but it was shaped like a bird cage that carried us to the top.

Chocolate and I held on tight because I was so scared! I am afraid of heights but my friend said it would be OK. Once we got to the top, it was worth it! Here are a few pictures of the view! 

After going back down the mountain, Chocolate and I enjoyed a delicious lunch. Guess what!?!? We didn't have pasta! We had roast beef that will thinly sliced and cold. It was very different from the roast beef my grandma cooks! Then for dessert we had a creme dish with lots and lots of chocolate. Yum! 

Ciao First Grade! Talk soon! And miss you lots! 

Ms. Deppen

Favorite Food

Hi First Grade!

This week Chocolate and I didn't go anywhere too exciting. So I want to take the chance to talk about the food in Italy. Italy is very different from America! In a grocery store, you won't find cheddar cheese or nachos! There are actually many foods that we have in America that aren't in Italy. 

For example, there is no peanut butter, no spaghetti-o's, canned soup, or frozen meals. Can you believe it?!?! Therefore, I make my own soup and I eat a lot of pasta! 

Lucky for me, we went to a big grocery store and I found a few of my favorite American foods! I found Heinz Ketchup and Nesquik Chocolate Syrup. Now, I can make chocolate milk! 

Next time, remember to be thankful for your favorite foods! Enjoy!

Love, Ms. Deppen

Roma

Hi First Grade!

This weekend Chocolate and I went to Rome. The Italians call the city Roma. Rome is the capital of Italy. We travled with my class and professor. We visited many museums! We saw beautiful sculptors and pieces of art work. On Friday, we went to the Vatican.  The Vatican is where the Pope lives. The coolest thing is that right now, there is no Pope. This week they will be voting for a new Pope. Then we saw the Roman Forum. It is full of ancient buildings. Chocolate had to get her picture taken here. No worries, we were very careful! 

Chocolate and I didn't have time to see everything we wanted too! But before long, we will be back in Rome. At the end of April, I will be staying two weeks with my grandma and aunts. I'm sure Chocolate and I will see everything. Plus we will try some delicious food and gelato! 

Missing Cornwall! 

Ms. Deppen