Spectacular Siena

 I'm wondering how people are actually reading this blog. I saw Julie & Julia on the plane ride over and it's made me view blogs in a different light. Anyway, I can't believe I arrived in Siena only yesterday, it feels like it's been much longer. Last night, I went out with a bunch of people and it was great to see so many locals out on the street since it was Saturday night. My group couldn't find a place to dance, so were just hanging out at the bar but apparently there are discotecas out there.
 This morning we had breakfast in the hotel and then had an orientation where we did paperwork and got more information about orientation and where we are going to living. I found out that I am in a homestay (one of eight out of 165 students) but I don't know anything about the family (just that I'm by myself). Apparently, all the homestays have worked with AIFS for years and if any student has a complaint they stop working with that family.
 Siena is gorgeous. It is a walled city with architecture from Medieval times and pure mountain air. When we arrived yesterday, it was gorgeous and sunny but of course it was rainy today.
 I've been meeting a LOT of people but it's hard to keep track of names and where people are from etc. Some of them (mostly from Quinnepea in New York) came in huge groups, request to room together, and only hang out with each other but they seem pretty obnoxious anyways so I'm not too upset about it. They seem like they just want to party in Europe, not experience the culture which is partly why I'm glad I have a homestay. Most people here never took an Italian class and even though mine is atrocious it's really my goal to improve it. I know that I'll at least speak at home. I also don't want to be an obnoxious American and some people on my trip seem that way so in that respect I'm glad there are more people to choose from because I've already meet some people that seem really cool
 Internet here is pretty slow and expensive so if I don't update as often as I'd like, that's why.