19 May Rome Post #1
So far, coming back to Italy has been a great time. Seeing the Pantheon the other day was the first time I have ever seen it. It was beautiful, amazingly done, and perfectly symmetrical. I loved the way the ceiling was all about the relationship between the circle and the square. I loved that it was seen as a connection between the material world we all live in every day and the spiritual world that most people want to rise to. I also noticed that not just the Pantheon boasted these geometrical designs. When we went to the Vatican today, you could find these designs all over the architecture and the structure of the ceilings. (See attached photo)
Not only this, but this morning we also visited the fantastic Borghese Gardens. I am usually one for gardens and spaces that would seem to put people at ease, though, going to these particular gardens seemed to serve a greater purpose than this. These gardens were the morning walking places of actual Roman people and their adorable dogs, the home of hundreds of majestic looking trees and a place that had it’s own lake with an amazing building situated next to it.
Lastly, and definitely the most important aspect of our visit to Rome for myself personally, my mom came down from England and went out with Carly, Sam, and myself. It was great to feel like we were really on vacation, relaxing, and becoming a part of the Roman nightlife. I won’t get to see her again until August, so, I am extremely happy that this trip provided me the opportunity. She was happy to come and I was happy to see her.
Rome has been quite the adventure! From coming here not knowing a single person, feeling alone and afraid to talk to people, to being put in a room with girls that I have felt like I’ve known for years, I have had a pretty good time these last few days seeing the sights and taking these classes. I Cant wait for the next location!
