Casa Dei Colori
Travel Blogs from Rome
When in Rome...
... just me and the guide! ..."Bonus!" I thought at first, but it meant I had to listen and concentrate for the full 3 hours! Alessio was brilliant at his job; he knew everything about everything (it seemed) and was very enthusiastic, but I was exhausted afterwards. I was pleased to visit the Trevi Fountain and tossed in the obligatory coin to wish to return. It was early morning and quite magical. Unfortunately my photos are really bad! However, ...
Pope On A Rope
... and that he nearly went blind doing so. It was amazing to realize this is the Pope's private chapel. But, after about 10 minutes.... It was hot, my neck hurt, and there were people jostling me everywhere. If I could have the Sistine Chapel to myself, I might feel more of a reverence for the religious aspect of it, but with all of those people, it was kind of exhausting. After the Chapel, we exited to the front of St. Peter's Basilica, ...
Roaming Through Rome
... to be in ruins. Hopefully they will answer the age old question posed by that great modern American philosopher, Jimmy Buffet when he asked:
Where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?
When the vol-can-o blows?
I guess some people chose Pompeii. How’s that lava thing working out for ya? Guess we will find out tomorrow!
All our best, one hour out of Rome on the Mediterranean Sea.
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Roaming around Rome
... much at one time. It was a very enjoyable way to while away an hour, and gave us our first opportunity to use our Roma Passes. The Roma Passes were 25 euros a piece and entitled the bearer to two free entrances to museums around the city, discounts on any subsequent museums visited, and free public transport within the city -- why wouldn't you want one?
We stopped for lunch around 2pm at a busy place where we had a calzone and some focaccia. After consulting a map, ...
Always Sunny in Roma
It's been so long since I've posted anything! I've never been good at committing to things like this but I'm trying:)
So after Paris I've just been busy with class and getting acclimated with Italian life. I think it's safe to say that I've gained 7 pounds since I've been here but the food is just so good I don't care. I walk a lot so....whatever. Last weekend my roommates Julia and Erin and our two friends Aj and Wade, who also go to Michigan ...