A Day In Rome

The past week the weather hasn't been too great. It's been raining a lot which poses a problem when your main form of transportation is walking.

But finally, today the sun was shining and it wasn't too cold. We decided to take a little walk and hit up all the major sites in Rome. It is the most amazing feeling to be able to walk to these places in less than 20 minutes.

First, we visited the Pantheon. This time, it was open!


It was better than any image I've ever seen of it. The dome and the opening at the top makes it look like a tunnel to Heaven. I don't want to sound cliche, but I honestly can't articulate what it's like to see these places, and pictures do them no justice.


Next, we walked about 10 minutes to the Trevi Fountain


It is a beautiful fountain, but I really think it's just famous because everyone thinks it is.
We sat there a while, making wishes, taking pictures, and basically observing everyone. It's seriously so funny to watch all the tourists (i'm definitely not one anymore) do the SAME exact thing. take a picture, and throw a penny in.

Yet... we did the same thing...



Then we saw on the map that the Spanish Steps weren't too far away, so we headed out.
We got there just as the sun was setting. It was fun to see all the people walking from the top steps, as well as a nice elevated view of the city.




I've made amazing friends here. I love my roommates, the boys down the street, everyone on the program.

I talk to everyone I meet. People from all over the world. I love it. I love Rome. I love everything about it here. It's wonderful!

More to come!

CIAO!!!! Ti Ami!