I am sorry i didn't write anything yesterday but once I got to the room after everything I was so tired it was all I could do to take a shower and go to bed. But I want to tell you about Rome. I have see only the smallest part of it but all I can say is that this city is truly amazing. The old and new have just seemed to be squished in together living side by side. The people as very nice, loud, and beautiful.
Our hotel is very close to things and is up a very large hill. Our room is average in our averaged des but very large in theirs. However the largest part of the room is the terrace. Which is utterly stunning. I enjoyed people watching there for a while. After I fought with version for a while over phone issues mom and I went on a walk. Over about a five mile walk (there not back) we saw the Spanish steps, the trevi fountian, the pantheon, the ruins of an ancient castle included with a moat, and several other ancient building that I have no idea what they are! I found myself wanting to know everything about this place. About its people, culture, history, and all it buildings. There is something truly beautiful and special about beginig surrounded by history. The past is so enlightening for the future. It is almost like you can feel the life and society that was here thousands of years ago.
As for food I had my first Italian gelato with was amazing and totally over priced. We have had one meal here which was good but I am expecting it to get better. I haven't been pinched yet but I have been called at (mainly by old men) and offered free wifi. On the way back to the hotel we decided to walk instead of taking a shuttle and Ofcourse we got lost. We made it back to the hotel just before it was pitch black out side and mother had a nervous breakdown! As for now mother is out running and I am about to grab some breakfast. We are going to train to our cooking school this afternoon. And so another adventure begins.
