Hi Everyone! Ciao tutti! Firstly, this is one of my last Italy blog posts! I know right! My parents come to Italy in 8 days and in the usual Jenn manner I am freaking out. But anyways....I know that you are all dying to hear about my quick trip to Rome....so.
We woke up at 6 and got ready. In the usual Smarrelli way we were a little bit late. We then drove the 30 minutes to Naples and caught a nice train to Rome. These trains were the exact trains that I took in January to get to Naples so it was ironic. It was ironic because that was at the beginning of my trip and now it is the end of my Exchange. So we got into the Roma Terminal and ran to catch a train to the Colosseum. I guess that everyone in the world decided to go to Rome becuase the train was packed. The trains were also radically different from the nice ones we took to Roma, these were covered in spray paint and were hot. We got to the Colosseum and waited in a long line. It was decided that we would split up and I would go take English tour. This is when I ran into an Aussie couple who asked me to take their pic, they later returned the favor.
After the Colosseum we went to the Roman Forum via the Via Sacra. We saw Arch of Titus and the Roman Forum here. However by this point we were dying..... It was about 91F and 32C. The day we were in Rome was the first hot day of the season. Thankfully we stopped and ate. After our little cool down we went to the Pantheon taking many detours to nearby piazza(s). The Pantheon is beautiful and large. It is large, but when the entire population of Taiwan is in there the building shrinks. We then met up with my host aunt and uncle who live in Rome. They then showed us more piazza(s) and cool buildings. The best thing they took us to was the Trevi Fountain which is under construction. However I heard that is was gated after a man put red dye in the water (pic below). We then aimlessly walked around until it was time for us to go home.
We ended up taking a bus to the Roma Terminal station. This bus was packed and in order to get on it one must push and push. We had to get on the bus or we were going to miss our train. So we got on and were promptly smushed. We were sweating and trying not to move on the bumpiest bus ride ever. Cheers to the guy who held me up half the time because I was not able to hold onto the pole. So thanks. We did get on our train and spent the time looking at our photos. We were grateful to get home to somewhat AC and food.
I am so grateful for my host family and everyone else. I love all of you and I will never forget you. Also, big ups to my friends in America or Australia or anywhere inbetween. Thank you for your messages and support. I will be home soon! I cannot believe it! Thanks and I love you! Grazie e io ti amo!
P.S. These are my Facebook photos- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.803750189636740.1073741834.100000052996315&type=1&l=c27f46dac0. You do not need to have Facebook or be my Facebook friend to see these photos. So enjoy!
We woke up at 6 and got ready. In the usual Smarrelli way we were a little bit late. We then drove the 30 minutes to Naples and caught a nice train to Rome. These trains were the exact trains that I took in January to get to Naples so it was ironic. It was ironic because that was at the beginning of my trip and now it is the end of my Exchange. So we got into the Roma Terminal and ran to catch a train to the Colosseum. I guess that everyone in the world decided to go to Rome becuase the train was packed. The trains were also radically different from the nice ones we took to Roma, these were covered in spray paint and were hot. We got to the Colosseum and waited in a long line. It was decided that we would split up and I would go take English tour. This is when I ran into an Aussie couple who asked me to take their pic, they later returned the favor.
After the Colosseum we went to the Roman Forum via the Via Sacra. We saw Arch of Titus and the Roman Forum here. However by this point we were dying..... It was about 91F and 32C. The day we were in Rome was the first hot day of the season. Thankfully we stopped and ate. After our little cool down we went to the Pantheon taking many detours to nearby piazza(s). The Pantheon is beautiful and large. It is large, but when the entire population of Taiwan is in there the building shrinks. We then met up with my host aunt and uncle who live in Rome. They then showed us more piazza(s) and cool buildings. The best thing they took us to was the Trevi Fountain which is under construction. However I heard that is was gated after a man put red dye in the water (pic below). We then aimlessly walked around until it was time for us to go home.
We ended up taking a bus to the Roma Terminal station. This bus was packed and in order to get on it one must push and push. We had to get on the bus or we were going to miss our train. So we got on and were promptly smushed. We were sweating and trying not to move on the bumpiest bus ride ever. Cheers to the guy who held me up half the time because I was not able to hold onto the pole. So thanks. We did get on our train and spent the time looking at our photos. We were grateful to get home to somewhat AC and food.
I am so grateful for my host family and everyone else. I love all of you and I will never forget you. Also, big ups to my friends in America or Australia or anywhere inbetween. Thank you for your messages and support. I will be home soon! I cannot believe it! Thanks and I love you! Grazie e io ti amo!
P.S. These are my Facebook photos- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.803750189636740.1073741834.100000052996315&type=1&l=c27f46dac0. You do not need to have Facebook or be my Facebook friend to see these photos. So enjoy!