Last night I took a walk around to see Rome in the evening. I revisited the Trevi Fountain and came across the Pantheon. They have these attractions all light up but there were just many tourists as in the day time. I headed back and researched the next days events.   I woke up around 7:30 and quickly had breakfast and got ready. I walked to the nearest metro and paid one euro to catch the subway. I should have done that yesterday. 4 euros would give me a ...

After only a few hours sleep, I managed to get up revived and ready to take on Rome. I met a nice guy from Columbia who studies in Switzerland this morning. He was my flat mate here. He along with the over 2 people left this morning so I have the room to myself so far.  I ate breakfast and was out the door by 9 am. I did get a little lost on my way to the colleseum but quickly got back on track. It was about a 40 minute walk only because I made a few wrong ...

The flight to Rome seemed pretty quick. Even though they were late boarding, we must have made up some lost time in the air. I was so tired that I think I dozed off for a few minutes. I was paranoid my luggage wouldn't make it but it did. I picked up my luggage and went to hunt down bus or train tickets. I noticed some barriers up and the wicket counter was closed. I asked someone about tickets and they directed me back to where I just came from. Turned ...