God I am exhausted. I am in Lucca now, course is finished and I meant to be doing some research, couldn't feel less enthusastic, but well. Perhaps after a rest this weekend I will feel better. Spending far too much money, gah. Last week has been great, weather has been perfect and seen some amazing things. Been in Siena and Florence, and a trip to Ravenna, seen baroque gardens, to 5th century byzantine mosiacs. I miss my students I am here for a week, then going to Milan for a holiday, then back to Rome for sme molto rapido research and shopping then home.