This morning I just had a quick coffee with the two guys I met from Colorado. I gave them a quick overview of the things to be aware of and how to use the metro system. They in turn told me about Florence and Venice and gave me some tips for when I'm there. I bought a day pass for 4 euros. I wish I would have done that the first day because I wouldn't have been so tired of walking.   My first stop was Castel Sant Angelo. It was quite big. Seems lik...

Last night I took a walk around to see Rome in the evening. I revisited the Trevi Fountain and came across the Pantheon. They have these attractions all light up but there were just many tourists as in the day time. I headed back and researched the next days events.   I woke up around 7:30 and quickly had breakfast and got ready. I walked to the nearest metro and paid one euro to catch the subway. I should have done that yesterday. 4 euros would give me a ...

After only a few hours sleep, I managed to get up revived and ready to take on Rome. I met a nice guy from Columbia who studies in Switzerland this morning. He was my flat mate here. He along with the over 2 people left this morning so I have the room to myself so far.  I ate breakfast and was out the door by 9 am. I did get a little lost on my way to the colleseum but quickly got back on track. It was about a 40 minute walk only because I made a few wrong ...

The flight to Rome seemed pretty quick. Even though they were late boarding, we must have made up some lost time in the air. I was so tired that I think I dozed off for a few minutes. I was paranoid my luggage wouldn't make it but it did. I picked up my luggage and went to hunt down bus or train tickets. I noticed some barriers up and the wicket counter was closed. I asked someone about tickets and they directed me back to where I just came from. Turned ...