A Weekend In Roma

Hellooooooo Roma!! Can I just say first and foremost that I LOVE YOU!!?? Well, it's true. And the funny thing is, I never imagined that I would love Rome so much. Those of you who know me know that my dream traveling is in Latin America, not Europe. BUT, once I saw that beauty that was Rome, Italy, I loved it like nothing else I could explain. And what a perfect weekend... and I'm not exaggerating... perfect! Here are a few highlights, but for more pictures, checkout my facebook album for Rome.

Me and Zayrho at the Forum on Day 1. This is just as the clouds were rolling in when the giant thunder and lightning (and rain) storm began:

And here is the sky again just minutes later... literally 2 minutes before the torrential downpour that sent us running for cover, for temporary relief in a pizzeria for some Italian Pizza and Peroni before making a run for the hotel. Oh, and we were more or less 15 blocks from the hotel. The funniest part is how much we laughed and were truly humored by the whole situation:

The next day was amazing and beautiful (the weather and so much more). Here is the Pantheon from the front. Unfortunately the right side of the facade was under repair and the scaffolding was covering up and made for a not-so-attractive photo. Welp, at least I've been there!

Now (drum roll,please.......) the fountain that ties for favorite monument in Rome... the Trevi Fountain. I dreamed of wearing my pretty purpled dress in front of it for this picture, and look! It came true! So beautiful... here is me and Zayrho, once again:

And the monument that ties the Trevi Fountain for first place: Colosseum! It was more amazing in person than it ever seemed in movies or pictures. I think we spent at least 4 hours total there, between the exterior visit the first night to the self-guided tour and professional-guided tour just after. There was so much to learn and see, though, so I think it was time well spent and time well enjoyed.

Hmmm, what else about Rome I'd like to share? During the flight, I thought I'd get an Italy stamp in my passport, but I guess not since it's inside the EU. You're probably also wondering about Vatican City. I was there, saw, but did not conquer. My shorts were too short to be allowed entry into St. Peter's Basilica, so I had to opt out and enjoy the views elsewhere outside. I was pretty bummed not to see the amazing Bernini designed altar and the amazing dome. Well, something to see next time, for sure! What else are you wondering? Probably how long I was there for. 3 days! We were crazy busy running all over town trying to find everything on this great little map, trying to get all of the major monuments in. I'm pretty sure we accomplished all of that, though. Modes of transportation from Salamanca to Rome and back? Bus, Metro, Taxi, Shuttle, Flight, Bus, Bus, Metro, Flight, Metro, Bus. Whew!

I will never forget my spontaneous weekend trip to Rome, filled with wonderful and perfect memories that I will have forever. Lots more new in my life so keep posted and...

...catch me later :)