From Milano to Roma In between & Back

A Short recap of the beginning of my Easter Break and then on to the juicy new stuff in my life. 

Roma:

I love Roma! Everything is so amazing and accessible in Roma. Literally there is something to see around every corner.  The beauty of the history of an ancient city has come to life and will not be silenced.  I loved everything, from the under renovation Trevi Fountain to the beautiful Coliseum.  Then my very rainy experience at the Vatican for my first Catholic service for Pasquale.  Rainy or sunny it was amazing.

Firenze:

Florence I adore you! Literally it’s all about walking and buses in Florence.  The Duomo is stunning and is completely different from the Milano Duomo.  Plus the Ponte Vecchio as wonder to behold. My favorite part was Piazza Michelangelo. The view of Florence in its entirety is something everyone show see once. 




Pisa:

You just got to lean with it.  Not only known for The Square of Miracles or just The Leaning Tower of Pisa, it has many other sights consisting of tons of churches.  But everyone goes for one reason and it is the famous torre (tower).  I got to behold this masterpiece up close and marvelous.  I have many pictures trust me. It has always been my dream to visit The Leaning Tower of Pisa and I managed to make that dream a reality.  I admire Pisa!

Now for the Juicy new stuff:

Venezia:

This is the perfect place for me! I love the water and water is everywhere in Venice.  So many beautiful bridges that I lost count.  I ventured into the student square on my first day in town and wondered around and grabbed some gelato like always.  After walking around a bit, I headed back to where I was staying which was on the mainland of Venice area.  I had a wonderful night talking with another guest at the place I was staying. Early the next morning I was off to explore Venice.  I wondered through the streets, allies, over and around bridges.  I finally made it to Piazza San Marco. Which holds the Duomo, Dogana Castle, Museums, etc.  It also is right next to the Grand Canal, which it is amazing just to sit and watch all the Water-Taxis going to and from the other islands.  Which there are a few islands which are a part of Venice. Murano which is know from Glass blowing and making. Another is known for lace.  It is over all an amazing experience. I loved walking around the water.  I also got to ride in a gondola which the process up to the gondola was terrible. Though once we started our ride it was so wonderful and peaceful.  It is something to see the sights from the water instead of on level ground with them. Venezia I love ya!

  
 
 


 
 
Verona:

Romeo, oh, Romeo where art thou?  Yes Verona home of Romeo and Juliet was beautiful. Amongst the chaos that was Juliet’s house are two castles, an amphitheater, Duomo, many churches, Old Safety tunnels for soldiers, old markets and streets. It is a lovely place to visit. I saw most of the sights in one day so it is not very big.  I even road a road train to see some of the sights I wouldn’t have naturally seen on my own. It was a different thing that in Verona they have take-away food stands everywhere it seems. On my way to the center I stopped for a drink and a snack at this café type place and they had a hunk of meat on a rotisserie right there waiting for someone to order some. I ordered a small French fry and they made them fresh for me and I’m pretty sure they gave me a large order.  But they put it with my ketchup in an aluminum carry-tray and I was off to explore with my snack. Verona is all about walking and some buses, but mostly walking. I’m pretty sure I passed out after my day of walking into a restful sleep.  When I woke up this morning it was up to get breakfast and to the train station to get back to Milano. Which I missed so much after a while. I just wanted a decent shower and my own bed that I am use to by now. That is a much less crazy ending to my Easter break than expected.  Now it is time to get my head back into the books and learn something. 



I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to see you all soon! I miss y’all!


Vi amo Tutti!

Ciao amici!

Buonasera!