When in Rome...

When I logged into Blogspot just now to jot down a quick update, it had switched itself to Italian. Now, however, it's back to English...strange. Anyway, as you can probably guess from that, sono a Roma! We got in this morning, though it feels like alot longer ago that that. The flight was...long. But, it had some perks--we got served two meals. Two! Plus pretzels and drinks! AND there were movies! I also slept for a large part of it. When we got to Rome it was about 8:30 am local time, but my watch was still on South Bend time and so said 2:30. That was pretty surreal. We've spent the day moving in and getting things set up--internet and phone service, filling out paperwork to apply for "permission to stay permits", etc. Our rooms are nice, but small. I have less space to put stuff than last year, and if you're familiar with that set-up you'll know that that's pretty incredible. I'm already remembering bits of Italian. For instance, I successfully told the desk clerk my room number in Italiano in order to get my key, and even added a "per favore" at the end. Well, even though jet lag is telling me it's early evening, I should go to sleep...I'll try to post again soon, and maybe include some pictures!