19 May Experiences in Rome
To be completely honest, I was terrified the day before leaving for this trip because I’d never been in another country before. I wasn’t sure that I’d be able to catch on to the native language or the different lifestyle here in Italy. However, all that anxiety was alleviated within a few days and I can say that I’m having the time of my life studying abroad. It’s only been about three days, but I’ve already had experiences that I’ll never forget.
My dining experiences started out a little shaky on day one. I accidentally ordered a Focaccia pizza, not realizing that it didn’t come with cheese, and was served plain bread. I do have to say though, the bread was still delicious. I definitely knew better on day two, so I stepped up my game and ordered a Patate pizza (pizza with potatoes). At home, I really try to limit my carbs, but I am fully embracing all the carbs Italy has to offer in these two weeks. Turns out, pizza with potatoes actually tastes pretty great.
With all the sites we’ve seen, I’ve been in complete awe. On the first day, we saw the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. The view from the top of the Spanish Steps was gorgeous, as are many of the scenes in Rome. I really enjoyed the Trevi Fountain honestly for a mainly trivial reason. That site was one of the main ones featured in the Lizzie McGuire Movie, one of my childhood favorites, and I always wanted to see it for myself after watching the movie. I was fascinated by the Pantheon because of how old it is and the fact that no one knows how the dome was crafted. It’s incredible to me that people from so long ago could construct such a massive structure that’s still standing today, without all the current technology we have today. These past few days have been eye-opening and I’m so excited to see what’s in store for our next city.
