I don't know where I am. helpp!
Actually I'm pretty sure I am in Rome. Rome is crazy. If you only get your foot run over crossing the street, then you should be happy. Tons of little cars and mopeds not following any recognizable rules. My feet really hurt. Not from getting run over though...walking. I took the metro once and it was like a cattle trailer, shoulder to shoulder with people. Walked the rest of the day. Saw the collesium and palatine hill for free. They really cost 11 euro, but this lady gave me her pass because she had to get to the train station. Then I jumped at the back of some tour groups and got some nice info. :)
Trains are awesome. I decided to leave Venice at 1:30pm the other day (before I got hungry again and had to buy more expensive Venice food). Made it to the train station by 2:00pm, bought a ticket for 2:30pm. Went back to the hostel, got my bag, filled my water thing, and was on the train with 10 minutes to spare. You can't do that with an airplane...would take that long to get through security.
Going to get up early and go to the Vatican tomorrow. Staying here in Rome again tomorrow night. I will stay somewhere Sunday night. Monday-Tuesday I plan to be in Cinque Terre. Wednesday I'll stay in Parma before my flight on Thursday to London.
Everybody in the tourist industry and everybody under about age 30 speaks English. I think that is the same about anywhere in Europe.
I've been writing some things in a journal, so will make more blog posts about my trip later when I don't have to play 2€ an hour.
Ciao!
5 comments:
Nice to hear about your trip. Rome sounds rather crowded. Hope the weather is good. Soak your feet and have fun. Love Mom
Do the Italians use a quality under arm anti-perspirate? Maybe if you are planning to walk across Italy you need to buy some insoles for your shoes. Love Dad
So glad to hear you are seeing lots of things. I thought that Rome was a very beautiful city. The food wasn't like the American versions of Italian, though.
I totally remember the crazy traffic in Rome and it also seemed that every "discussion" involved raised, angry voices. I thought that they argued about everything but then was told that that is just the Italian way of communicating.
My friend, Judy, told me to remind you to sleep with your money, etc. under your pillow and to kepp your documents with you at all times. She reminded me that when we toured the Vatican, they told us that pickpockets are rampant even in the "Holy City! One person will come up to ask a question of you, while the other reaches in to "pick" your money.
Not trying to scare you, just want you to be safe!
Glad to hear that you are easily able to communicate.
G&G say "HI" and that they love you. They are starting for home on Saturday the 31st.
Love, S
Good to hear about your trip. You are learning fast how to get "free" info. Sounds like something your relatives would do, I won't mention names.
Their train systems makes you wonder what happened in the USA. Just think of the fuel one could save.
Continue to enjoy your trip.
Be safe, careful, and have LOTS of fun. Happy Easter to you, too.
Love,
Carol, Mark, and Buster
I have a great anti-pickpocket method...hands in the pockets.
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