Adventures in Rome

Rome is beautiful. Unlike other renowned cites, Rome had not fallen short of my expectations. The language is as musical and alluring as I dreamed. The people are as friendly and outgoing as I hoped. the food is delicious, the wine is plenty, and the conversations are fascinating (even with those who barely speak English). So far, it has been one adventure after another.

The Hostel:

The hostel was crowded, but fun. The beds were alright and I met some interesting people from all around the world. We often gathered in the room late at night to talk about our flights, holiday, and daily experiences.

We discovered early on that we would not be able to afford to go out to eat every day. Baguettes, salumi, and cheese have become my staples.
Going Out:

We decided that we want to experience true Italian youth culture like the Romans do. So we set out as a group Testaccio, a horseshoe-shaped clubbing district in Rome. Observing and discussing the differences in Italian and American youth was very interesting, including differences in music, dance, conversation, and much more.



Staying In:

Our apartments in the Campo de Fiori are absolutely beautiful. They are spacious and clean and well furnished. And the view is stunning. It is definitely worth the climb up five flights of stairs to get to it. As a group, we decided to cook at least one big meal together once per week, This week, we had pasta and a special garlic chicken dish. Everyone contributed but the master chef was Conner. It was a Blast!!!


Until next time, Ciao!