Long, long overdue...pardon me.
This story is going to be told mostly through photos because no words can describe the beauty, livelihood, connection and friendship I experienced there.
I will leave you with a couple things though...
1. Women in Italy drive scooters while wearing dresses and I think it's sexy! When I live there, I will be an even sexier lady ;) ;)
2. Roma is hotter than a MOFO! Wear sunscreen. And beware of the mendicanti!
3. If I was held hostage in any of the cities I've visited during my Eurotrip, I'd hope that Firenze is where I'd be held. I could live there!
4. My wild fantasies of becoming a foot model were shattered in Italia for climbing over 1000 steps and wearing the wrong shoes. Ladies, do yourselves a favor, don't try to look cute while traveling. Save yourselves and invest in a good pair of walking shoes and just be comfortable!
5. Gelato in Italia could be my BLD! (No joke, one day it almost was until the pasta craving came.)
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| My first sight of the Vatican. |
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| Inside |
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| Every last detail from the floor to the ceiling was incredible! |
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| From the dome. |
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| Top of the dome. |
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| Highest point in the Vatican, top of St. Peter's Basilica |
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| And it's beautiful landscapes... |
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| More of the beautiful dome. |
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| Kinda eerie..one of the late popes whose open casket is inside the Basilica. |
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| Our most recent popes...RIP |
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| The Pietà by Michaelangelo |
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| The lighting is miraculous ;D |
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| Not an odd site around this side of town. |
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| The Basilica stands out like a sore thumb from anywhere in Roma! |
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| Courthouse near the Castel with amazing sculptures up top. |
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| My first meal ;D |
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| And my last. Ahhhhh...prosciutto! |
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| Dinner = Trio of pastas with new friends: Jared from LA, Kevin from Oakland and Larena & Meechele from Canada. This one I selected, Tagliatelle with Sun-dried tomatoes, Aubergines (like mushrooms) and Bufala di Mozzarella...Mmm... |
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| Penne Pesto with Cherry Tomatoes and Speck (I think?) |
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Jared's favorite: Vodka Salmon Paparadelle
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| After dinner and lots of red wine, Jared took me out for an incredible night out on the town! Grazie, Jared ;P |
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| Colosseo at night |
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| Pantheon |
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| Admiring the beauty... |
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| ..and making a wish ;) |
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