I woke up the next morning, shattered but feeling truly alive! I think this was the day it really sunk in, that I was performing and studying in such beautiful surroundings. I finally had time to take stock of my surroundings and appreciate all that was happening. Indeed, I took time out to explore the streets of Casalmaggiore and take in the atmosphere. It is remarkable, the beauty of the buildings, and something so synonymous with Italians is proven so true here. They reall