Ciao! Chad and I are finally here after much anticipation and I am already falling in love. After we got off the plane and entered through border patrol without the staff even opening our passport, we found our luggage (PHEW!) and headed out the door! Too bad we didn't know where exactly we were heading..haha. Fortunately, a nice man could tell we were lost and offered us his shuttle that would drop us off right at the hostel. Perfecto! One thing is for sure, Italian's are bold drivers- I wouldn't last a minute!
Our hostel was just as a hostel should be. A bunch of rooms with a ton of uncomfortable beds and dirty showers! The view of the Vatican from our window certainly was a highlight. We dropped our bags off and immediately headed right out the door ignoring all jet lag- we were ready to experience Roma! And since then, it's all been a (mostly) enjoyable learning and cultural experience!
I found people move fast on the road but have a more relaxed state of mind. Few traffic lights and 4 hour break in the middle of the work day is certainly a reflection of this contrasting description.When you order "un cafe", you will not be receiving a cup of watered down caffeine like we're used to in the states nor will you be sitting down to enjoy it most times. Ordering a cafe will get you a deliciously potent cup of espresso that you will drink quickly standing at the bar.
Our hostel was just as a hostel should be. A bunch of rooms with a ton of uncomfortable beds and dirty showers! The view of the Vatican from our window certainly was a highlight. We dropped our bags off and immediately headed right out the door ignoring all jet lag- we were ready to experience Roma! And since then, it's all been a (mostly) enjoyable learning and cultural experience!
I found people move fast on the road but have a more relaxed state of mind. Few traffic lights and 4 hour break in the middle of the work day is certainly a reflection of this contrasting description.When you order "un cafe", you will not be receiving a cup of watered down caffeine like we're used to in the states nor will you be sitting down to enjoy it most times. Ordering a cafe will get you a deliciously potent cup of espresso that you will drink quickly standing at the bar.There is history around us down every alley we walk down. It's an eye opening experience to be surrounded by buildings created nearly 2000 years ago when our own country has been around for only a little over 200 years.The streets are mostly filled with apparel stores and nice sit down restaurants. Convenience shops and fast food are few and far between (which is a nice change of pace).I have tried to speak what little Italian I know wherever I go out of respect. Fortunately, many people speak English and have been patient as I struggle to explain which loaf of bread I would like to take home or how many grams of meat is appropriate to order.My biggest complaint thus far? No "American" peanut butter (as warned) and no Mountain Dew!Otherwise, I am thrilled to call Rome my home for the next few months.
No comments:
Post a Comment