City of Rome!
Spanish Stairs
Pantheon!
Scorpion fish--I actually ate this!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
ROME!
My feet hurt from blisters, but Rome is absolutely incredible.
First we checked into our hotel and went to breakfast at this little cafe down the street. Had my first cappuccino, very strong but equally good! Next, we went up to the Villa de Medici to look over the city, beautiful view. Then, we went down the Spanish stairs, again a beautiful view. Then, we went to the Trevi Fountain and threw our coins in to make a wish. Both the Spanish stairs and the Trevi Fountain area were full of tourists, which is easily understandable. We ate lunch at a place recommended by one of mom's friends. It was delicious.. I, yes, me, the girl who's favorite food is mac n cheese, ate Scorpion Fish. Speaking of going crazy and trying things, yesterday, I tried a scallop, a mussel, and today I tried one of mom's clams. All were good, but they were tiny and fully cooked, so maybe that makes a difference? We also had mango sorbet for dessert, which was delicious!
After lunch, we went to the Pantheon. It was gorgeous on the inside, whereas the outside looked ruin-like but considering it's been preserved since it was built, that's pretty impressive. After we left the Pantheon, we walked to the Piazzo de Navona. It was too early to be as crowded as it normally is, but there were tons of shops and restaurants there. Finally, we walked along the river for a little and saw the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. We didn't go in the museum, just took pictures.
We got home around 5 after our all day walk around the city! I think we're going to the Colosseum tomorrow and/or the Vatican! Can't wait to see both of those!
I'm still a little tired since we had to wake up at 4:30 this morning--still jet-lagged/not sleep-recovered from the flights! After dinner tonight I am definitely going straight to bed. We have two more full days here, so we have lots of time to see everything.
So far, the hardest part about being over here, other than missing everyone, is not having my phone. That sounds terrible, but every time I think of something I want to text someone, I have to wait until I get to a computer, and by then I usually forget. I could get a phone here, but it'd be expensive to text internationally, so I guess I'll have to deal..
Ciao!
First we checked into our hotel and went to breakfast at this little cafe down the street. Had my first cappuccino, very strong but equally good! Next, we went up to the Villa de Medici to look over the city, beautiful view. Then, we went down the Spanish stairs, again a beautiful view. Then, we went to the Trevi Fountain and threw our coins in to make a wish. Both the Spanish stairs and the Trevi Fountain area were full of tourists, which is easily understandable. We ate lunch at a place recommended by one of mom's friends. It was delicious.. I, yes, me, the girl who's favorite food is mac n cheese, ate Scorpion Fish. Speaking of going crazy and trying things, yesterday, I tried a scallop, a mussel, and today I tried one of mom's clams. All were good, but they were tiny and fully cooked, so maybe that makes a difference? We also had mango sorbet for dessert, which was delicious!
After lunch, we went to the Pantheon. It was gorgeous on the inside, whereas the outside looked ruin-like but considering it's been preserved since it was built, that's pretty impressive. After we left the Pantheon, we walked to the Piazzo de Navona. It was too early to be as crowded as it normally is, but there were tons of shops and restaurants there. Finally, we walked along the river for a little and saw the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. We didn't go in the museum, just took pictures.
We got home around 5 after our all day walk around the city! I think we're going to the Colosseum tomorrow and/or the Vatican! Can't wait to see both of those!
I'm still a little tired since we had to wake up at 4:30 this morning--still jet-lagged/not sleep-recovered from the flights! After dinner tonight I am definitely going straight to bed. We have two more full days here, so we have lots of time to see everything.
So far, the hardest part about being over here, other than missing everyone, is not having my phone. That sounds terrible, but every time I think of something I want to text someone, I have to wait until I get to a computer, and by then I usually forget. I could get a phone here, but it'd be expensive to text internationally, so I guess I'll have to deal..
Ciao!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Arrived In Barcelona!
After a long series of flights, we've arrived in Barcelona! Our flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was supposed to be 8 hours but we were 30 minutes early. Surprisingly, it didn't feel that long. I watched two movies, and two TV episodes while a crying kid was in front of me. Good thing for headphones.
Needless to say, I am exhausted and am about to take a nap. It's 3:36 here while it's only 9:36 AM for you guys. A full 24 hours of traveling really tires a girl out :) We're going to dinner tonight in downtown Barcelona; that should be exciting!
Tomorrow we leave for Rome at 6:30 AM.. We spend 2 and a half days there, then to Naples/Pompeii for a day, and then to the island of Capri for 3 days! We then come back to Rome, fly back here to Barcelona and spend 2 more nights here. I leave Thursday the 8th for Madrid to meet my ISA group and my mom and aunt stay in Barcelona for another day.
I'll update again once we're in Italy for a few days--not sure how much wireless internet I'll get!
Adios!
Needless to say, I am exhausted and am about to take a nap. It's 3:36 here while it's only 9:36 AM for you guys. A full 24 hours of traveling really tires a girl out :) We're going to dinner tonight in downtown Barcelona; that should be exciting!
Tomorrow we leave for Rome at 6:30 AM.. We spend 2 and a half days there, then to Naples/Pompeii for a day, and then to the island of Capri for 3 days! We then come back to Rome, fly back here to Barcelona and spend 2 more nights here. I leave Thursday the 8th for Madrid to meet my ISA group and my mom and aunt stay in Barcelona for another day.
I'll update again once we're in Italy for a few days--not sure how much wireless internet I'll get!
Adios!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Off to a Slow Start
Well, unfortunately the hurricane caused us to cut our trip short by 2 days. We're now leaving Monday morning (hopefully) from Raleigh instead of Dulles. So, we should get to Barcelona Tuesday afternoon if everything goes to plan! Keep your fingers crossed!
We still get to spend the same amount of time in Italy, only my mom and aunt's days in Spain will be limited.. They return to the US on the 9th and I head off to Madrid with my ISA group on the 8th!
My phone will be turned off and left in VA from this Monday until I get back on December 17! Not sure how I'll survive without it, but I guess that's all part of the experience. I'll have a phone while there, but it'll mostly be used to call/text home and the other people in my group. I am bringing my computer and will have Skype available anywhere there is internet around Valencia! The same goes for Facebook and email.
I'll try to keep this blog updated as much as possible! I'll definitely be posting pictures frequently.
Adios!
We still get to spend the same amount of time in Italy, only my mom and aunt's days in Spain will be limited.. They return to the US on the 9th and I head off to Madrid with my ISA group on the 8th!
My phone will be turned off and left in VA from this Monday until I get back on December 17! Not sure how I'll survive without it, but I guess that's all part of the experience. I'll have a phone while there, but it'll mostly be used to call/text home and the other people in my group. I am bringing my computer and will have Skype available anywhere there is internet around Valencia! The same goes for Facebook and email.
I'll try to keep this blog updated as much as possible! I'll definitely be posting pictures frequently.
Adios!
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