Sunday Fun-day in Roma

Today was pretty uneventful.. I slept late; I didn't leave the apartment until 11:30. When I finally left, I walked around for over half an hour, found the place I was searching for, and learned that it was closed. Fun. I then went to the train station to try and reserve a ticket for next week - bad idea. The lines were insane. I am planning on getting up early in the morning to go to the train station and buy one then. After being unproductive and frustrated for half of the day, finally something good, I bought a new book! I'll keep you updated on whether or not it is any good.

I then headed toward the Trevi Fountain, since I didn't throw coins over my shoulder before. I had lunch at a small cafe, shrimp and lettuce pizza, yum! Cris met me there, we had gelato at the Fountain and toured the Pantheon. After a few people asking, here are some photos!

in front of the Colosseo.

in front of the Pantheon.

Just realized we didn't get any together.. Maybe next time.

This evening I attended mass at St. Ignazio. It was nice, but all in Italian. Don't worry, Father, I'm going to read the readings in English tonight! :)

After mass, headed back to the apartment and rested. Whew, my legs and feet are TIRED. Tonight Cris and I went to an Argentinian restaurant; we had five different kinds of meat, salads, and I had a crepe (or panqueque) with dulce de leche (tastes like caramel). Delicious.

Funny stories from yesterday:

Before leaving Atlanta, I made friends with a couple that were staying in Rome for three days. We also rode the train from the airport to the Termini together and said goodbye. Yesterday morning, as I was on the Metro going to the Vatican, I saw them! I squeezed my way back through the train car, said hello, and walked with them to the Vatican. How random that we would be going to the Vatican at the same time!

Also, on Friday, I had a pizza for lunch. Only a few minutes after I was given the pizza, a huge beetle landed on it and walked over a half of it before I could get it off. I flailed around a bit trying to get it to get off and go away, thus catching the entire waitstaffs' attention. They kindly brought me another pizza, but ridiculed me the entire time, by saying "buzzzzz". Well, this is the restaurant Cris and I ate at last night - my waiter kept stopping by the table buzzing at me the entire meal. I'm glad I am good at making friends!!

Late up at night again. Not sure what tomorrow will bring.. Good night all!