Two Ducks Hostel Rome

... show´,,, CRAZY!! We did a lot more walking around in Rome just looking at random things and then hoped on a hop on hop off bus tour of the city. So we got to see a lot of different things and actually get to know what they were instead of just walking by them and saying ´there´s a fountain´. After we had completed the entire circuit of the bus tour we headed back to the hostel for dinner. Tonight it was Pizza and beer!<br><br ...

... Once again we had our best buddy, Rick Steves, guide us through the coliseum and forum. This was really a treat because he does a great job of helping listeners visualize what ancient Rome must have looked like 2000 years ago. <br><br><br><br><br> While at the Coliseum, we spotted a dude who was sitting at the base of the stadium eating a entire pizza. By this time in the day, our appetites were raging and we both thought ...

... not violating rights- I do. He's not even American. But anyway, today I had the opportunity to listen to a diplomat from the United Nations speak, which was pretty cool. And I think I am going to have the opportunity to listen to Nancy Pelosy speak, which I am really excited about. I am loving it here so much. I enjoy just wandering around the streets, after class, watching the people interact. You see a lot of people walking arm in arm with older citizens, which is something ...

... there that we wouldn't have to wait in line. The line moved quickly and we had our tickets in no time. I can only imagine what the line would be like during high season. We bought the audio tour and started our trek around the Colosseum. It was a truly amazing structure and the shows they were described to have created there would astound audiences even today (killing aside). They created sets that moved and ...

... Rome. While I was busy getting water, I felt a tap on my shoulder and I turned around to find Aviad (from Brown)! After hugging it out, he explained that his professor for his class at the Cornell in Rome program also teaches at Temple Rome so she brought them to see the show. Samantha Cohen was also there. It was so wonderful to see familiar faces. We said we'd all hang out this weekend or some time soon. I'm pumped. - I ended up having a ...

... off with my wallet, though it would have been no great loss if she had because I have nothing in it but the money I would need for the day, yet the attempt adds to the spice of travel; the sometimes hunted and hunter atmosphere of traveling in a foreign place.It adds spice to the game, like the difference between playing poker for fun or with money on the table. Rome, the hucksters are everywhere, from fake Prada purses to knockoff sunglasses and ...

... nice to be able to see that part of the country without having to walk. Many rolling hills, olive groves, mountains, etc. As my luck would have it, I picked Rome on their 5 days national holiday. So EVERY hotel, hostel, and B&B under $200 was booked. We are now staying in another campground very similar to the one in Venice...except this time we are in a tent. Yes, the two of us are staying in a 2-bed "house tent." Guess I can't complain for only ...

... fell right out. The sites in Rome are unlike anything we have ever seen. We first visited St. Peter's Basilica, which we thought would be similar to other grand cathedrals in Europe. But it really blew us away when we saw it. From the floor to the top of the dome is 138 metres and it can comfortably fit the Statue of Liberty inside. We made the hot, sweaty climb to the top of the cupola from where the people on the floor looked like ants. We also saw Pope ...

... peppers plus some mystery meat for like 2 hours. every once in awhile they all break into their dialects being that both families are from the south---calabrese and albanese. they will go for like 30 min in italian that I can totally understand and then all of the sudden change it up and I feel like they are speaking greek. everyone is commenting on how hot it is but after being in rome I feel like this is a nice breeze.I can totally smell ...