When in Rome....
Friday May 16
We left Ariccia early in the morning to catch a train in a nearby town. This day was specifically with the class. All of us were assigned 2 points to get to, so we learn how to get around..and read that reall big map! And sometimes it gets you lost:) We started at the Spanish Steps, I pictured it being alot bigger...but it was really cool and very crowded even at 9am. From there we went to Cafe Greco, the oldest coffee cafe in Italy (2nd in the world.)
We left Ariccia early in the morning to catch a train in a nearby town. This day was specifically with the class. All of us were assigned 2 points to get to, so we learn how to get around..and read that reall big map! And sometimes it gets you lost:) We started at the Spanish Steps, I pictured it being alot bigger...but it was really cool and very crowded even at 9am. From there we went to Cafe Greco, the oldest coffee cafe in Italy (2nd in the world.)
Next we saw the Trevi Fountain. I knew it was going to be beautiful but I was blown away. It was way bigger than I thought. Rome is so good at preserving all their historical sights. There people constantly cleaning to keep the beauty. I love that. From there we went to the Pantheon. We got to walk inside, the top is open to the sky...It was really incredible. All of us wanted to get married in there, like royalty. We went to Campo di Fiore, this market in the day and huge social scene at night. We experienced both. I ate the best pizza/panini thing.....my favorite. .jpg)
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Friday night we went to a more local social scene for Italians suggested to us by our Professor Maurizio. It was this Sushi Bar that was created underground. It was a great atmosphere, like we were in an elite club in New York! We went to this discoteca next door, which was very interesting. Imagine dalmation seats and strobe lights. Very European.
Saturday May 17
We started the day very late. First thing we wanted to do was to go to McDonalds by the Spanish Steps. Its one of the biggest McDonalds. Don't picture a McDonalds in the states because this had several stories and marble floors, countertops etc. We absolutly loved having some American food. Saturday night we went out for one of the girls 21st birthday. Ps* we met the ambassador of Bush to the Pope.
We started the day very late. First thing we wanted to do was to go to McDonalds by the Spanish Steps. Its one of the biggest McDonalds. Don't picture a McDonalds in the states because this had several stories and marble floors, countertops etc. We absolutly loved having some American food. Saturday night we went out for one of the girls 21st birthday. Ps* we met the ambassador of Bush to the Pope.
Sunday May 18
We had planned on going to St. Peter's to go to mass with the Pope. But we slept right through the alarm! But no worries, we will go back again. We hopped on the train back to Ariccia. We are probably a little too proud of ourselves for navigating the city (metro, train, bus, taxi, and the glorious walking)
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