When In Rome...

From Milan I took the overnight train into Rome, which was about nine hours in the sleeper car.  I was obviously a little confused when I arrived, because I walked the wrong way for about an hour, so I was able to see a lot of boring apartment buildings, haha.  After trying to buy an apple at a fruit stand, and not making much progress, the owner eventually just laughed and gave me a free apple.

After finally getting orientated and finding my way to a metro station, I walked up the steps from the underground to see the THE COLOSSEUM. It was amazing, larger than I had ever imagined and overwhelming.  After drooling for a bit and taking some pictures I bumped into a nice German girl that was seeing the Colosseum as well.  We checked out some other sites together including Nero's Palace, Foro Romano, the Arch of Constantine, the Castle of Angels, and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The inside of St Peter's more beautiful than any other building I have seed, a masterpiece. Later that night I met up with my new friend and some other students to go to an Erasmus party, where we danced all night to some weird Italian techno music.

The next day I met some American friends from my hostel at the Pantheon, which, again, was so much bigger than it seems on TV or in pictures, and so well preserved. We were able to get some amazing pasta at a local restaurant and see some other sites.  Unfortunately many of the sites charge admission fees, fortunately I was smart enough to sneak in the exit for free.  That night I was also able to make a wish in the Trevi Fountain and see some more of the city.

Rome is by far the most b-e-a-utiful city I have ever seen.  They have worked the ancient structures into the city so well, there is something amazing to see everywhere.  It was the perfect trip, and was always my #1 destination.  A dream come true!