Yesterday, a group of my friends and I found the Pantheon! It is so easy to get to and is about 15 minutes away from me. It was gorgeous and I never even realized it was a church or is home to two tombs- that of the first Roman king and the artist/sculptor Raphael. I also didn't know that when it rains, the maintenance people actually have to mop up all of the water on the floor of the building because they do not cover the opening on the top! It was super touristy and there were definitely some thieves there, but it was a great experience and absolutely beautiful! I actually live close to all of the famous sights in Rome- the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon and now I know how to get to all of them! I also have to be careful next time to wear sleeves because yesterday I was wearing a tank top and I wasn't allowed to go into any of the churches I wanted to go to because it is rude not to dress conservatively. For example, men are not allowed into the Vatican unless they are wearing long pants and a nice shirt.
After my long afternoon walking around the Pantheon area, I went home and made some pasta for dinner until around 10:30 when I got ready to go out. We went to an area call Testaccio, which is famous for discotecas (if you watch Jersey Shore), or clubs. It took forever to get into one of them, called Coyote, but it was really fun and my friends and I danced all night until around 3 when we left! (it is very normal to go out until 3 or 4 in the morning here) However, there were some really creepy Italian guys there so we had to avoid them. But it was nice to go out and have a fun time with a bunch of my friends.
Next weekend I am going to the SOUTH OF FRANCE! I leave thursday and come back late sunday night which will be really hard because I have a 9am class on monday. But I am going to Nice, Cannes, and St. Tropez! I am soooo excited because I have always wanted to go! That's all for now because I have to do homework...here are some pictures from yesterday!
Katie- Are you taking the train over to France?
ReplyDeleteI was in awe of the Pantheon- to think it was built over 2,000 years ago! When we were there, the middle section was still wet from the rain.
Did you go to the chocolate store yet?
When do your parents arrive?
Hi Ann!!! I am taking the train halfway, and then taking a bus the other half (it was super cheap to do that). I haven't made it to the chocolate store yet but i am trying to figure out where it is in relation to me--I can't wait! And my parents get here in 2 weeks woohooo!!
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