This April, I’m heading to Italy with our parish for Jubilee 2025, and I am beyond excited. This trip feels like the perfect blend of culture, history, language, and adventure—right up my alley.
The itinerary is packed with iconic stops—Pompeii, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain—you know, the kind of places you’ve seen in books and movies your whole life. To finally stand in those spaces and take it all in? I can’t wait.
What I’m really looking forward to is soaking up everything. The rhythm of Italian life, the art tucked inside ancient churches, the texture of the frescoes, the sound of fountains in little piazzas, the golden light on old stone buildings—it’s a full-body experience I’m hungry for.
Speaking of hungry… let’s talk about the food. I plan to eat and drink my way through this trip with pure joy: fresh pasta, flaky pastries, pizza, espresso, local vino, and anything else delicious that crosses my path. I want to sit at tiny tables, take a sip, and just be.
Since November, I’ve been studying Italian, slowly but surely. It’s been so rewarding to learn the language, even just the basics. I can’t wait to try it out my Duolingo Italian—ordering food, asking for directions, saying hello and thank you. Even fumbling through it is part of the fun.
This trip is a chance to reconnect with my inner explorer—to wander, to notice, to be curious. I’m going with open eyes, a notebook, a big appetite, and a heart ready for whatever magic Italy decides to offer.
So yes—I’m counting the days. Jubilee 2025, Roman ruins, ancient art, and new adventures? Yes, please.
