Zoo-Zoo Slept in. :) Got a great long, hot shower and re-organized my bags a little so I can find everything. Took the Metro with Emma and Matthew back to the Burghese park. The park is shaped like a giant heart right in the middle of Rome. We wandered through and then visited the Zoo! I haven't been to a Zoo in a long time, so it was cute to rediscover all the fun in watching the animals. The Bioparco di Roma recently celebrated 100 years of establishment...

When in ROME... Do as the Romans do. I took the day to sleep in, catch up on pictures, blogging, email, facebook etc. and went on an adventure to the grocery store. Sounds so boring, but it was really quite fun to look around at all the different things Rome has to offer their shoppers vs. the US. I noticed a MAJOR lack of packaged convenience type food and more emphasis on whole foods used in ACTUAL cooking. Too bad my hostel doesn't have a kitchen this tim...

Rome by day...Rome by night The hot water heater broke last night in the hostel, so today began a little rough, but it picked up quickly when I took the Metro to St. Peter's Basilica and met up with my friend Honey. We stood in awe of the most grand and elaborate church on Earth. After we split a lovely lunch just outside the Vatican walls and said our goodbye. I hiked out to Castle d'Angelo and climbed to the top of the fortress with amazing views of...

ROMA! Began by taking the Metro to the Colosseum and toured using my Roma pass which includes transportation and 2 attractions over 3 days! Walked all around trying to get the best views of the Colosseum, old columns and ruins. They are rebuilding the platform inside the Colosseum too! I wonder what sort of events they will hold when it is finished? Took the Metro to Flaminio stop to see the Piazza Popolo (people) and had a cheap lunch before hiking into the ...

Siena to ROMA Made it to Rome and found Hostel Positano easily since it is only 4 blocks from the Termini Station. It has a clean bunk, toilet and shower down the hall and will do the trick for only 15 euro a night! (Plus 2 euro "Rome" tax per night?) Had a rough time finding internet, but finally got hooked up via Ethernet cable from the Hostel's lobby. Had a great dinner at Traverna Pretoriana. Penne all' arribbiata, bruschetta, .5l house red vino ...