Walking Tour of Rome

In order to more quickly get over the dreadful fatigue induced by jet-lag, the professors planned an early morning. By early I mean breakfast at 5:30 AM! Actually it wasn't that bad.

After a cultural Italian breakfast of pastries, yogurt and espresso (oh yes), we were all bused off into the busy, metropolitan area of the city.

It was so much fun to explore the historic areas as well as visit religious sites such as St. Peter's Basilica. Only in Rome can you find such a combination of religion, history and culture. With a touch of gelato of course.

After walking around for about three hours in the bright Mediterranean sun, we were hot and sweaty. After being in Rome for two days I finally got to try to communicate on my own. There were city workers handing out bottled water. I was standing behind the gentleman who was handing out the water so I started out with "excuse" and then was able with hand gestures and I got my normal water bottle!! (In Italy, the water is mineral water so it has bubbles in it and tastes different...)

Overall the day was amazing and it cemented for me that I am in ROME!