So we’ve finally had our field trip last Friday. I was expecting that alot of my classmates would come because we won’t need to spend for anything but whatever we want to buy, but there’s just about less than 20 of us. It wouldve been more fun if there’s more of us, but I was fine with the less too. We waited at the school for about half an hour because we’re hoping that the others would come and also the bus wasn’t around yet. I was thinking what kind of bus we’ll have. I was surprised when the director told us to go out because the bus has arrived and I saw that the bus was small, fit for about 30 people, but really good-looking; almost a first class bus. Black, velvet surfaces, and so comfortable I wanted to sleep. Of course, the rest raced to the back of the bus and clumped there.
We left about 8:30. I put some music on, stayed at the window side and let the outskirts of the city blew me away. I love the countryside. Lots of greens and I found myself taking pictures of it whenever I had the chance. My eyes were very satisfied; it was a good change from the usual busy city and beach front.
We passed small towns that almost looked desserted. Every store were closed and there were some rotting houses somewhere in the green fields. Then soon enough, no more expressways and replaced by mountains (Urbino is located on top of the mountain). The bus driver did a good job in driving by the cliffsides and went slow enough for me to take pictures of the view. Then the city was in sight. I immediately saw the castle and soon enough we’re at the giant arch gateway of the city. The road was uphill and it’s chilly and raining a little; but it was alright. We were so excited. We went up, let our eyes wander and entered galleries (not allowed to take pictures -.-), parks, and the main palace full of paintings (not allowed to take pictures -.- they had cameras and security everywhere). It was amazing though. I feel I’m in the medieval era. I love it.
Then on the way back to the main square, it started snowing. Hard. Good thing I had my umbrella to keep most of the snow away. Then we kinda got lost, turned back and went our separate ways to eat lunch. We had an hour of free time to wander around, so obviously I did not waste my time sitting around (the city was full of other tourists too). I had some tea with my friend and when we were about to leave, I brought back the pot and cup I drank in over the counter of the cafe. The baristas thanked me alot for that. They were kinda surprised actually. I guess nobody has done that to them before. I love it when our customers here do that too; so I just pass the habit on.
So after, my friend asked me to go with her to buy the souvenir she wanted. We walked a little bit, then went separate ways while I look for a present for my sister. I saw this herb shop/pretty home stuff shop and there I bought a pretty notebook. There were also cupcake mugs(!!) scented candles, natural scrubs, teas(!!!!!!) of different kinds of flavor but at a cheap price, and lots of other things. I love the smell inside too. I wanted to buy everything.
Then I went back to the square to wait because we were supposed to meet up and leave to go to the museum about an hour away. It took a while for the director and my teacher to come back (idk why) and most of my classmates thought we’ve been abandoned lol. But they came, but I didn’t want to leave Urbino.
I found myself walking through the streets of a huge Kingdom that was surrounded by water. Perhaps it was late afternoon, for despite the absence of the sun, the skies gave an orange glow somewhere in the horizon. People were everywhere; smiles across their faces; children running around bearing gifts of some kind. I kept walking in no particular direction, until I stumbled upon a wide table where things that looked familiar to me were placed on.
I realized I was a merchant. People looked at the things with wonder and curiousity, some bought, some didn’t; but nevertheless, everything was fine. I saw another thing among the things I was selling; it was a page of my sketchbook, a drawing of a landscape. There were mountains, tall grasses dancing in the motion of the winds, and a dense forest just ahead. I grabbed the paper with my both hands, examining it carefully, until I decided to sell it for a small amount. I did not think anyone would buy it anyway.
But the night was just beginning, and everything changed within the blink of an eye.
There was fire somewhere, and the skies now seemed it was burning as well, replacing the orange glow into a bright, fiery, shadows watching from the distance. Villagers ran to hide; the Kingdom was under attack.
A huge building stood at the very center of the Kingdom. Not a castle, but more like a church. There was a bell tower, and it rang and rang, its deafening metal sound echoing from miles and miles throughout the dark sea.
We ran towards the church, but not to hide, but to protect it. I was just a merchant, but I knew well enough how to use a sword. There were many of us — from villagers to Kindgom soldiers — standing steadily over the slanted roof.
Then they appeared.
Demonic women with wings, piercing eyes, and screetching wails flew over the church, all over the Kingdom. No one knew where they came from, and the happiness that once dwelled in everyone’s faces were immediately replaced by fear. I heard windows shutting, even if it was useless. They were not harpies, no, but something else we never know.
Something rose over the skies, thin and suddenly wrapped in flames — spears — showering above the Kingdom. It was the end of everything, and the last thing I knew, I was protecting a helpless dog from the fiery showers, and the piece of drawing drifting in the winds.
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Yesterday, we have successfully fixed our papers to be residents of Italy (my worries finally melted away). I no longer have to go back to the Philippines just because my visa is about to expire on the last day of this month!
We were supposed to wake up early, but I woke up late due to exhaustion. Just think about cleaning and cooking and standing up for long hours in the cafe from morning til midnight; that’s how it was like the night before. And when I looked at my phone the next morning, it read as past 7. I bolted out of bed, which was a wrong thing to do, because it made me dizzy. But after about 20 minutes, I was all ready to go. I didn’t eat though. Day by day I’ve been thinking that I should really tell my stepdad about how I’m working hard for him to be able to save money. I didn’t come here as a volunteer barista anyway. Even if it was a family business.
The agency where we were supposed to get some help that morning was still closed, and so me, my mom and my two sisters stopped by a cafe just across the agency to get some breakfast. I wasn’t in the mood to eat, so I just had some juice (I also thought that maybe drinking a cappuccio might not be a good idea). We had a little tour of the downtown on our way there, and I was happy to see a castle!
I forgot who once lived in that castle, but I was glad to have seen it (unfortunately, not the inside). The city was once a low land, but they renovated and made it higher, perhaps that’s the reason why the arrow loop on the lower left of the castle was so low now its almost useless. Maybe there was once a moat too.
They now turned the castle into a museum (which was quite disappointing for me). It would have been better if they just leave it as is. Let it fall apart in time and weather…
I wish I could wander around the narrow streets of downtown Rimini, but doing so would left me wandering like a lost child. That would be an adventure.
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The ones I found are interesting and I have ideas but I was wondering if any of you guys have any ideas?
I need people’s opinions.
