Written by Italy & Greece Students, Pepper Travers and Aidan Stier
What’s New in Our Journey?
Since we last wrote a blog post, we’ve been to Rome! We visited all the major sights: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Our hotel was a monastery very close to the Vatican, so just a short walk brought us to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Top Three Highlights of the Week:
One highlight from our time in Rome was our city tour on our first full day. We started at the Colosseum and ended with paninis in the piazza in front of the Pantheon.
We all cherished our time in the Vatican, visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Another highlight was a scavenger hunt that kept us busy for a whole morning and gave us an opportunity to explore areas of Rome we hadn’t yet seen.
We also enjoyed a chapel and crypt that were ominously, yet beautifully, decorated with the bones and remains of Capuchin monks. And, of course, we bonded over lots of delicious pasta and gelato!
Challenges We’ve Faced (and Conquered!)
We were challenged by dealing with inconsistent buses in Rome. One even had a flat tire. Another challenge was trying to see all the sights in such a short amount of time. I do think we ended up doing pretty well in the end, though.
Looking Ahead:
As we depart Rome, we are looking forward to slowing down our pace in a smaller city. We are excited to see what the unique and historical city of Matera has in store for us.
