Quando a Roma... (When in Rome)

So much has happened since i've gotten here. That's because the days have been so busy! I'm taking Noah Godlman's advice about Rome and saving that whole sleeping routine for when we go back to the states.

The typical day includes waking up around 8 and having a bowl of cereal with way too much espresso. I spend between 4 and 8 hours in class and then return to Santa Maria in Capella to an excellent meal made by either Theresa or George Gard. We've indulged in risotto con funghi, Pork ribs wrapped in cured proscuitto,home made pizza, gnocchi, spaghetti and meatballs, and the fanciest tacos ever.

The evening entertainment has included a visit to the Leoknardo Da Vinci Invention Exhibit, discotecs, watching the Roma vs. Lazio futbol match in a bar, and 4th floor toga parties. A Friday night spent wandering Trastevere and watching street performers is still exciting. The gelato is excellent, the cafe amazing, the architecture mind boggeling. The fact that I live in a building associated with a 11C church is puzzeling.

So far, the experience of living in Rome is thrilling. I'm having more fun and learning more (more than just architecutre, but about people: how cultures shape attitudes and characters) than I ever have before. Too bad the real work hasn't yet began.. Fortunately, my teammates George, Elise, and Emily have us on track!