So we just finished Rome and are on our way to Florence.
Rome went splendidly. We had a very small hotel/hostel run by a family in an apt building. There were constantly different family members in the reception area yellin at eachother. Older Italian women are quite loud. And the grandma was always sitting in there with her blue moomoo. Haha. The room was a four bed we had to ourselves and was very quaint but comfortable. Slept really well. Maybe too well sometimes as it was hard to get out of bed to see Rome. We had three nights there.
First night arriving in Rome we just walked around a lil to show the guys the style of Italy. Our hotel was up northbby termini station so we walked by the piazza republica. And while we were taking photos we met another American family. Mother and daughter (our age) from around Austin, Texas. Her aunt which bartends in Vegas was actually from Schaumburg. crazy. She was a lil tipsy and upon hearing our similar bacgrounds went for a big hug and jumps onto me and of course I had no idea this was gonna happen and she ends up pulling both of us down to the ground haha. I have a nice bruise on my knee and elbow presently :-\. but the girl was traveling with a bunch of college friends as well and will be in Florence, Barcelona, and possibly Pamplona at the same time. Teddy and Aaron were quite delighted to hear that 12 other girls may be meeting up with us. ;-).
The first full day we took the metro to Spanish steps. We proceeded to use the same tour path that I was given last hear when I was in Roma. Worked really well for us. So free we saw countless piazzas, columns, churches, Pantheon, michaelangelo's Moses (one of my favs), the roman forum, Coliseum, and other ancient ruins. It was a very very long day and lots of walking. We had a great meal in Campo de Fiori at La Carbonara, suggested by receptionist at Hostel. Great choice for pasta. We were pretty beat so we enjoyed lots of wine and hit the hay.
Second day was decently hard to get up but finally were able to get out of bed and head toward Vatican. Got off metro at Spanish steps again and headed down river. We crossed over Ponte Sant' Angelo bridge, by the Castel Sant' Angelo, featured at the end of Angels and Demons since the secret Papal tunnels end up there from the Vatican down the street.
The Vatican was as beautiful as always. Both days were very sunny and very hot, we've had wonderful weather all the time really. We've been lucky. Well maybe not Aran Islands but besides that. St Peters Basillica and the Pieta inside were very beautiful. The highlight was climbing the cupola (dome) all the way to the top of the Basillica. Great 360 view of Rome.
Rome went splendidly. We had a very small hotel/hostel run by a family in an apt building. There were constantly different family members in the reception area yellin at eachother. Older Italian women are quite loud. And the grandma was always sitting in there with her blue moomoo. Haha. The room was a four bed we had to ourselves and was very quaint but comfortable. Slept really well. Maybe too well sometimes as it was hard to get out of bed to see Rome. We had three nights there.
First night arriving in Rome we just walked around a lil to show the guys the style of Italy. Our hotel was up northbby termini station so we walked by the piazza republica. And while we were taking photos we met another American family. Mother and daughter (our age) from around Austin, Texas. Her aunt which bartends in Vegas was actually from Schaumburg. crazy. She was a lil tipsy and upon hearing our similar bacgrounds went for a big hug and jumps onto me and of course I had no idea this was gonna happen and she ends up pulling both of us down to the ground haha. I have a nice bruise on my knee and elbow presently :-\. but the girl was traveling with a bunch of college friends as well and will be in Florence, Barcelona, and possibly Pamplona at the same time. Teddy and Aaron were quite delighted to hear that 12 other girls may be meeting up with us. ;-).
The first full day we took the metro to Spanish steps. We proceeded to use the same tour path that I was given last hear when I was in Roma. Worked really well for us. So free we saw countless piazzas, columns, churches, Pantheon, michaelangelo's Moses (one of my favs), the roman forum, Coliseum, and other ancient ruins. It was a very very long day and lots of walking. We had a great meal in Campo de Fiori at La Carbonara, suggested by receptionist at Hostel. Great choice for pasta. We were pretty beat so we enjoyed lots of wine and hit the hay.
Second day was decently hard to get up but finally were able to get out of bed and head toward Vatican. Got off metro at Spanish steps again and headed down river. We crossed over Ponte Sant' Angelo bridge, by the Castel Sant' Angelo, featured at the end of Angels and Demons since the secret Papal tunnels end up there from the Vatican down the street.
The Vatican was as beautiful as always. Both days were very sunny and very hot, we've had wonderful weather all the time really. We've been lucky. Well maybe not Aran Islands but besides that. St Peters Basillica and the Pieta inside were very beautiful. The highlight was climbing the cupola (dome) all the way to the top of the Basillica. Great 360 view of Rome.
We tried to hit up the museum as well but got there too late. So we decided to finally shop for new shoes for Teddy. Because his blisters had been huge for like a week and we couldn't take the complaining and slow pace anymore :-P. We went down via de corso. The main shopping district in Rome. There were tons of amazing stores and boutiques. There was a skate shop called Energie that we all really liked. Although it was quite fun to walk around and finally relax a little, we sadly did not find Teddy some new shoes. We're hoping that Florence will be a little cheaper than downtown Rome. And knowing all the streets already may help too.
The last night after Vatican we went searching for two popular clubs supposedly in the area. We looked up both, Jackie O's and Alien, and down a bottle of limoncello and blood orange juice and headed out. We walked around and found not a clue of either; Even though we had their addresses. O well, better clubs comin in Florence and I know exactly where these are. I'm writing this on the 4 hour regional train from Rome to Florence to post later when we reach Plus Florence hostel.
I am so ready for Florence. :)
Stephano Diebazini
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