Only in Roma...

Early morning was filled with paper work at school. This included taking care of legal documents, and getting a cell phone. You can now all reach me, as long as I'm in Italy, and not abroad. It's free for me to recieve calls and text messages. The number is 011 39 335 764 1405.

After the errands were done, it was time to go explore the city. So, we got on the metro and headed to Villa Borghese. Only in Roma can you hear such talented subway musicians. A couple of young kids were trying to make some money. It was wonderful! Bessame Mucho... Bambaleo... all my favorites. One boy played the accordian, and the other two played percussion. There's nothing like live music.

A friend and I got to Villa Borghese, and began to explore. It's Rome's biggest park. Beautiful trees and flowers, sculptures, hidden cafes, museums, and even a zoo make this something truely special. As we wondered around and took pictures, we ran into a lake. We rented a boat and began to row. It was so nice... so serene, so relaxing, so beautiful. Only in Roma. We then hopped on a little tram and took a tour of this huge park.

When we got off the tram, we continued to explore, and came across possibly the most incredible view in Roma. It was in Villa Borghese near Villa di Medici. It was high up and over-looked the whole city. You could even see the Vatican. There's a very up-scale restaurant that I would like to visit before the end of my stay.

As we continued our adventure out of the park, we ran into Piazza di Spagna. Did you know there are times when it's not overly crowded and mobbed with people? Who knew? When my friend pointed to the little dinky fountain in front of Piazza di Spagna and said, "Is that the fountain everyone talks about where you throw the rock," I was very concerned. I insisted on making a detour and heading immediately over to the Fontana di Trevi. Though this was the third time it had crossed my path, today I finally through a coin in there. Hopefully, I'll be back soon. (Yes, I'm aware that I'll still be in Roma til December. lol)

From there, we continued to the metro station near Piazza Barberini. Once off the Metro at Cipro, our stop, we headed straight for the supermarket. Did you know potatoes are nowhere to be found? I wanted to make mashed potatoes. I'm making dinner. Mmmm... I've been craving animal. So tonight, I make steak... except without mashed potatoes.

Shopping List:
3 bottles of beer
1 bottle of bacardi breeze
2 bottles of wine
2 steaks
1 jar of marinated artichokes
1 jar of marinated esparagus
4 paper towel rolls
1 thing of dish washing soap
1 jar of olive spread
1 loaf of bread

Total: 20Euros... yes that cheap!
Also, there's leftover pasta from last night. :)
Only in Roma.

Signing off to make dinner,
Ciao Bella...