So much has happened since Friday ...
We had that group dinner Friday night as this little Italian place about a block from the Tiber River, where we had the giggles the entire time for some reason. It was one of those nights where no matter what anyone said or did we would laugh for 10-15 minutes after. We unfortunately did not get to see Sex and the City, it was sold out :( I was soooo mad, I mean how could an English speaking version of it sell out in a country that speaks ITALIAN!?!?!? So instead we walked down to the Trevi fountain where we all through 3 coins in. One for your return to Italy, one so you will fall in love while you are here, and one so that you will marry the one you fell in love with. It tradition I guess. I posted some pictures of it too!
After the Trevi my roommates and I headed to this club called Gilda, where we met some John Cabbot (the other school that kids from State go to in Rome) and hung out with them and danced there. This club or "disco techa" in Italian, was amazing, they played American music which was wierd, they had professional dancers, and even a drag queen [I thought of you Cioci Kim, this guy was sweet looking, but I couldn't ever get a good shot of him with my camera, sorry:( ] Leaving the club, it was really difficult to find a taxi, needless to say we got to see the sunrise in Roma. Our program leader Becky says you have to stay up one whole night and see the sun rise at least once while we where here. It was sooo gorgeous to see, and it followed such an amazing night.
Saturday...
We had out walking tour of this museum in Rome, where we got to see lots and lots and lots of ruins, and statues. Some were very cool, and its amazing to think how much history can be in one place. I really enjoyed the huge foot of the statue that was 7 times as big as the head. (I posted the pictures) Also there is a picture of Rome's famous "She-Wolf". After the museum we booked it to the movie and I finally got to see Sex and the City in Rome, how many times can you say that you did that in a lifetime? After the movie I came home and got ready to go out with everyone, and once again we went down to Trestevere.
Sunday...
Sunday we got to go to the Colosseum, and the forum. The Forum was really cool, because it was full of old ruins from temples, and churches and basillicas, and arches. It was really wierd to think that hundreds and thousands of years ago those people were here building them. The Colosseum was so sweet, loved it. Trivia: Jumper was the first movie in 50 years to be allowed to film inside the Colosseum, not even Gladiator was allowed to film inside. I posted some photos of that too. After our tour Allison, Alyssa and I went shopping!!!! I got a really cute white pencil skirt, a blouse, and a sundress. While we were walking down the street this Italian women completely ripped the loudest, juciest fart that I have ever heard. The best is she just kept walking not even fazing her, I think it was more uncomfortable for us and the couple walking next to us. HaHaHa!! After shopping the three us cooked some pasta and stayed in for the night.
Monday ...
I LOVE THE ITALIAN MILITARY!!!
Monday is an Italian national holiday, so everything is closed and no class for us. We all went down to the parade and watch the military men walk. Oh was I in heaven. After the parade, this girl Mackenzie and I basically stalked down the Navy boys we met. We followed the whole parade of gorgeous Italian men down the street to where they were boarding buses. I mean there were families saying goodbye and then there was me and Mackenzie just in awe of these gorgeous men. We finally found the bus with our boys on it, and said Ciao! The other people that were with us finally caught up and we all stood on the side waving and screaming ciao! The buses were honking and it probably was one of my favorite times here so far.
Tonight, we are all going to our friend's apartment, and going out to "the steps".
Tonight, we are all going to our friend's apartment, and going out to "the steps".
When in Rome ...
6 comments:
hi honey, its tuesday am and i am at work, just read your blog, you really are having a great time. when do you go to school??????? uncle greg had his surgery yesterday has has four wires coming out of his neck and they had to put the trach back in. he starts the radiation on thursday, he'll go two times a day for five days. the next thursday we go back to the hospital and they will take the wires and trach out, and the miracle will start to happen. please light a candle for him and your mom in every church you go to visit. brandon and karen came over sunday after they got back sat nite. the pictures are awesome you should email him and see what areas you both have visited. they loved their trip. have to run will hopefully be able to write again soon.
love and miss you,
ciocia dawn
Hello Princess,
It sounds like a lot of fun to me... A time you will never forget. So sorry the Red wings lost. But hopefully Wednesday will be better. Jenny and I have started walking everyday, she is going to do the Three Day walk. So I am her trainer.... We sure do miss ya. Have a great day and I will talk to you Thursday morning.
LOVE YA
MOM
Hi Jacq! Just hanging out with Uncle Greg-sounds like you are very busy and having lots of fun! Thanks for the sidenote about your spelling-I didn't know they have a different keyboard- take a pic! We all love you and miss you like crazy! We are trying to work on Ciocia Dawn on getting another "princess"-Lola might be a big sis by the time you get home if Uncle Greg & I get our way! LOVE YOU!
Ash
Sounds like you're havinglots of fun. (You know you have to come back right?) The pictures look great, I can't even imaginge being there in person to see all of that, very happy you have the chance at this. Be careful and have FUN. Love, Aunt Jenny
Jac,
Your stories are too funny! It sounds like a combination of TV shows and movies like "3 coins in a fountain, gidget goes to rome, and friends". too bad you didn't get to see Sex and the City. I think the boys considered for a second of going to see the movie since the theater would be filled with girls. Hmmm. . .
It's interesting to hear how tired you guys are for class, but that doesn't stop the evening activities! Boy, I miss those days.
Keep the pictures coming. We all need to dream. Enjoy.
Hey Jac! I had no idea you were in Italy!! Sounds like you are having a lot more fun than I did when I was there. Of course I was only 12 & my mom had my hair cut so short that all of the familia thought I was a boy! Enjoy the rest of your visit--we look forward to seeing you soon! By the way, the italian women who walked by and ripped one...I hear it all the time, so I know where you're coming from!! Love you lots, Lori, Michela, Dom & Gabriella!!
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