Love of Italy Last year my school went on a two-week trip to Italy.We flew to Milan, and went to Rome, Florence, Assisi, Capri and Bologna.We visited many historical sites, including St. Peter's Cathedral, theStatue of David and the home of Marco Polo ... Continue...
Once, Long Ago Once, long ago it seems,as in a dream, I saw some peasants on a field, And fascinated bythe early morning wonders, I stopped to watch the peasantsworking; So quaint it all seemed, as though another world ... Continue...
Sushi After a winter evening exploring the streets of SoHoand riding the South Ferry, my family stopped at a small Japaneserestaurant. Two halogen lamps poured overlapping pools of light onto anotherwise black and orange street ... Continue...
The Longest Night I come from a country in South America calledColombia. My life was normal, like anyone else's, until a year ago whenmy father was kidnapped. I never thought the absence of one person wouldmake such hole ... Continue...
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