When in Rome

So our travels to Rome can pretty much be summed up with “Go!GO!GO!” it was like we were running a marathon to get to the airport and make our flight. First we have our luggage and have to lug it up and down stairs at the train station. Luckily people were very helpful with carrying our bags so that made life so much easier. We were fine time wise until we had to wait for our train to the airport for a good amount of time. Our flight was at 8:25 and we got to the airport at 7:35 had to book it to the north terminal (seriously we were running) and check our bags in! Luckily the people at the kiosk were really nice and took my aunt’s and my overweight bags (luckily Keji and Gina’s bags are light so we can stuff all the things I buy in theirs hehe). We finally get to the gate at 8:00 (we were supposed to be there at 8:05) and phew we made our flight (BARELY)!

The flight was so bumpy, and it would have totally been justified if I threw up on this flight this time, but I was actually fine!

We arrive in Rome at 11:55pm. Going through the border they were pretty chill and didn’t even ask the reason for the visit. He just said chao and graci! So we get to the arrival area and are immediately greeted by shuttle service and taxi companies. We ended up getting a shuttle for an ok deal to the apt we rented for the four days.

So a week after I get back to the UK from graduation, Arlan alerts me that she might be coming over to Europe! Well she is in Rome with me RIGHT NOW. I am so PROUD of her. She flew all the way over here by herself and found the apartment we are staying in by herself and she doesn’t even speak Italian. I felt so bad because she arrived early in the morning since she was flying from Atlanta, but me, my aunt, gina and my sister (all flying from London) didn’t get to the apartment until after 1am, so she rode solo all day. I was so relieved to find Arlan waiting at the apt for us otherwise I don’t know what I would have done! We stayed up pretty late alerting families we have made it over, and skyping (if you don’t have skype, you should) (add me haha).

Rome is probably one of the most beautiful and ancient cities I have ever seen! The detail, history, and architecture is so beautiful. We took a tour of the Colisseum, Roman Forum, Palentine Hill, Arch of Constantine, and saw the Imperial forums. I was just in awe that I am actually in Rome seeing everything! It is amazing, and I am having so much fun! I am glad that I have been able to experience this trip with two of my best friends Arlan and Gina, and my sister and aunt.

I can’t wait to see the rest of Rome and eat some more gelato. I had caffe (coffee) flavored today and it was soooo Good! I think I will try strawberry tomorrow! Well Ciao for now!