So, it's probably good I will be sitting on a train tomorrow as my feet are exhausted. Between yesterday and today, I've pretty much covered every major site in Rome. My feet are a little mad at me, but will recover I'm sure.
So yesterday's highlights included the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Italian Parliament, the Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Piazza Venezia, the Vittoriano (a massive monument to Victor Emmanuel II), the Circus Massimo and the Villa Bourgehsie. And of those highlights, there are stories. Some of the favourites...
1. I love the Trevi Fountain. It's an amazing, amazing place. It makes me happy being there, all the languages, all the people. Included amongst the people, how long do you think it takes to find a Canadian? And how is it easy to pick a Canadian out? Well, hint one, there are certain items of clothing that give Canadians away. For example, MEC backpacks, dead give away. Another easy give away is an X ring, and a group of them, even more so. I met a family from NB, with 3 X rings in the crowd. Oh St. F.X. There is a tradition that if you throw a coin over your shoulder into the fountain, you will come back to Rome. I did it 10 years ago, so after a bit of a debate, I did it again.
2. I ran into some girls from my hostel at the Vittoriano, so we wandered a bit together. We ended up at the Circus Massimo and there was some beach soccer tournament on. It was enjoyable as it included lots of free things being given away including cold water, cold iced tea and shade.
3. Finally, I ended up going out with my 3 hostel roommates (all American) to watch the World Cup with England playing the US. We headed to the Villa Bourghesie, where they had a huge event set up. We had beer and pizza and sat on the grass watching the 'football match'. Now, soccer not really my thing, but even worse is that these games can end up in a tie. A good game always needs and winner and a loser, so I was disappointed with the 1-1 draw. We then headed back to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain for an evening view - amazing.
Today was all about ancient Rome. Found a girl from Alberta in my hostel, so we ventured out and headed to the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, Palentine Hill, the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Forum. It was good. Very hot and my feet are even more exhausted. No really good stories to report, but a good day and only a mild sun burn.
So yesterday's highlights included the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Italian Parliament, the Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Piazza Venezia, the Vittoriano (a massive monument to Victor Emmanuel II), the Circus Massimo and the Villa Bourgehsie. And of those highlights, there are stories. Some of the favourites...
1. I love the Trevi Fountain. It's an amazing, amazing place. It makes me happy being there, all the languages, all the people. Included amongst the people, how long do you think it takes to find a Canadian? And how is it easy to pick a Canadian out? Well, hint one, there are certain items of clothing that give Canadians away. For example, MEC backpacks, dead give away. Another easy give away is an X ring, and a group of them, even more so. I met a family from NB, with 3 X rings in the crowd. Oh St. F.X. There is a tradition that if you throw a coin over your shoulder into the fountain, you will come back to Rome. I did it 10 years ago, so after a bit of a debate, I did it again.
2. I ran into some girls from my hostel at the Vittoriano, so we wandered a bit together. We ended up at the Circus Massimo and there was some beach soccer tournament on. It was enjoyable as it included lots of free things being given away including cold water, cold iced tea and shade.
3. Finally, I ended up going out with my 3 hostel roommates (all American) to watch the World Cup with England playing the US. We headed to the Villa Bourghesie, where they had a huge event set up. We had beer and pizza and sat on the grass watching the 'football match'. Now, soccer not really my thing, but even worse is that these games can end up in a tie. A good game always needs and winner and a loser, so I was disappointed with the 1-1 draw. We then headed back to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain for an evening view - amazing.
Today was all about ancient Rome. Found a girl from Alberta in my hostel, so we ventured out and headed to the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, Palentine Hill, the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Forum. It was good. Very hot and my feet are even more exhausted. No really good stories to report, but a good day and only a mild sun burn.
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