The adventure has started. My solo 12 day Italian tour has begun and is starting out to not be as fabulous as planned. First had had a horrible midterm to tackle (hope I did good). Then once arriving at the train station my tickets wouldn't print (luckily I just have to have my code and I'm good). Next, the train was late. Now we are currently stopped at 2:52pm in the middle of Italy somewhere. I'm stuck in a 6 person sitting cabin area with 4 freakishly tall people (I just happen to be in the seat next to the window). One person is snoring, another keeps kicking me, the other one is elbowing me and some one just passed gas. Ugh not the experience I was hoping for yet. T-minus 4ish hours until I arrive in Roma. Hope all of y'all back home are doing well. Here in Italy it has been beautiful. Spring has definitely sprung.
Well I made it to Roma and to the place I am staying which is with a nice older couple. The woman is a artist and once had an art exposition in LA. Yesterday after my horrible night I relaxed and went to the store for snacks. Then planned out my days for fun adventures. Which leads me today. I woke up and got ready and headed out on my solo adventure. I went to the Trevi Fountain (which under construction is still beautiful). I hope to return once construction is complete. The Spanish Steps which were super busy, but beautiful non the least. I actually found a side street entrance that lead to the overlook above the stair which was amazing. A panoramic view of Roma. I finished today's adventure with the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel is so beautiful that even has a non art/history buff I could barely stand not talking or anything. It's remarkable how he painted the ceiling at the angles at which he was. The Vatican Museum was pretty stellar too. There was a wonderful courtyard where we could sit and enjoy the sun and some sculptures, buildings, etc. Inside it was like a place of beauty an vast knowledge. It is amazing how much beauty there is in a city here. First Milano now Roma, I totally recommend Roma for anyone wanting to see the history and touristy sights, and Milano is less touristy, but just as beautiful. Tomorrow is a new day and a new adventure. I do believe Il Colosseo is calling my attention as well as the Roman Forum, maybe some other sights on the way. I better prepare my walking shoes it's gonna be a good day.
Saturday is probably be a lazy laid back day. Hopefully if it's pretty like it has been I can go to a park and relax. Sunday is Easter so I hope to make it back to the Vatican City to hear the Pope speak and finish out my adventure with s I me other sights as well.
It's so weird how even after 2 months on the day I can still see normal everyday things that Italians do that we as Americans never would. Such as some if not most Italians are never in a hurry, or they wear sunglasses everywhere and any time (on the metro, at night, etc.), they go to the grocery store multiple times a week because food here is fresh and only lasts for a few days. Not sure if this is everyone, but those that I've seen. You don't talk to the military personnel you come across unless spoken too. Which is weird because back home you walk up to any military personnel past or present and thank them, ask them about their service job, hug them, wish them well, etc. Spring has sprung, my spring break has sprung into action, my happiness has sprung through the roof. Life has been sprung!
Shout out to all of my friends who I love enough to have gotten them surprises. I must love y'all or something. Miss y'all hope life is good at MC and in East Tennessee.
