This past Friday we had our first day trip in Rome. And what better place than Ostia Antica? Well, actually, I can name a few, like Cinque Terre but whatever. Ostia Anitca is basically an abandoned town on the outskirts or Rome, about 40 minutes from the center where I'm at. Many of its ruins are well preserved and there are actually quite a few mosaics in their entirety left there. All in all it was a pretty neat place. I was tempted to run up and down taking pictures climbing on top of ruins but I couldn't find any camera person. I'm going back though, I feel it's a necessity (plus there's apparently a really cool tiny town right outside the gates that my Prof banged his head against the wall for because we didn't see it while we were there).
The following day (Saturday) we went to Vatican City and visited St. Peter's. St. Peter's piazza and basilica are AMAZING. They are gigantic. I just can't get over the size of it. It's beautiful too no doubt. I went with a few friends and we ended up waiting this line to get in the basilica that basically snaked around one arm around to the other. It didn't take long though. It was pretty much like walking slowly up to it. Inside, we ended up getting split up because I just couldn't keep still. I walked all around and took tons of photos of just about everything. I didn't go up into the cupola nor below into what I'm guessing to be the crypt. I have to go back.
Next on my list is I went shopping. And yes, I had to be dragged out of the store because I buy too much. I have a bit of a problem. I regret nothing however. Sunday, I went to the flea market too where I bought my awesomely mint colored nail polish for a euro. Best. Deal. Ever.
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Before I forget I also made a wish at the Trevi fountain (sooo many peopleee) and I went to the Spanish steps that night.
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