So I'm in Roma! Wow!
I've been up for about 24 hours, so I thought why not stay up a couple minutes more and update y'all.
I'm staying at the Medaglie d'Oro apartment buildings. It's pretty close to downtown Rome. I'm living with six other girls and the apartment is really quite large. I'm on the 4th floor, with a tricky elevator, so my legs are not enjoying the winding staircase that seems like 4,000 miles.
To be honest, Rome was not what I was expecting coming in. On the shuttle from the airport to the apartments, it seemed really run down and there was none of the famous landscape or architecture you so often hear about. But, after today, I can say I was definitely wrong. We walked around, went to the SuperMarket, and went to the entrance of Vatican City. We walked passed the massive wall and the entrance, and there was silence by everyone around just by the awe and majesty of the structure and buildings. I can't wait for this week to go see it ... I am beside myself.
I don't quite feel like I'm in Roma yet. I haven't seen things like the Spanish Steps or the Colosseum, so it just seems like I'm in any other big city. That will change this week though when we get to go on our tours.
Oh, and for all you Roses' fans out there - I had a "real" Margarita pizza tonight! The best pizza I have ever had. When in Rome!
You are loved and prayed for,
kaitlin.
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I always thought their pizza was way overrated.
ReplyDeleteDodge the motorinas like your life depends on it because, well, it does.
ReplyDeleteOh Darling, of course I will keep it the same....the post was just a simple warning.
ReplyDeleteand darling, you are no exponent in my eyes.
"I have been up for 24 hrs and i havent eaten all day, and i had two glasses of wine with dinner"
ReplyDeletehehehehe i am glad you were able to make a blog post.
love you!!!
kait! Thanks for the update, keep them coming. I'm very excited for you to see Vat Cit. Hmm.. I think God might be upset about that abbreviation. I miss over-laughing at life with you. Timshel.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're getting a taste of the real life there. I KNOW the pizzas there (with super-thin crust and fresh tomato sauce) are the best. And that's just the start. You will definitely be spoiled before leaving. Your reaction to riding into Rome was exactly the same as mine nearly 30 years ago! You'll find many extraordinary contrasts in Rome. And the advice to watch out for the motorinos -- right on! Have fun! I'll enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteCan you say cold? 3 below this morning. Your mom looked great last night skiing.
ReplyDeleteAlways be aware of your surroundings---Be careful who you trust!