First full day!

Today was our first full day in Rome. We slept a lot today because of jetlag, but it's good because then later on we will be better off. Krista and I woke up at ten then at eleven we went out to explore with two other girls. We went to Castel S.Angelo. It was a real castle! I've never seen a real castle. It was amazing! It was so large but not extravagant. All throughout it there were plaques explaining what everything was which was very helpful and it helped me see the castle beyond face value. It was a great experience. 

Just a short walk away and in sight was the Vatican!!! So of course since we were so close I had to stop by even if just for a minute. We only saw the outside for now but we are going there with class this week so I know I will fully see it eventually. (well as fully as I can in a month considering it's its own city). It was incredible!

Rome is a beautiful city to just stroll through. The people are very pleasant so long as you are pleasant to them. The weirdest thing that I am still adjusting to is walking the streets. When crossing you just walk. I was told to look the drivers in the eye angrily as you walk. I can't do that. I feel bad if I look angrily at someone. 

Another thing to note is the food. It is so good! Last night was had an authentic Roman dinner. There was soooo much food and it was all very good. The Carbonara (egg and bacon pasta) was the best to me. Then for lunch today we went to Vero (an organic deli) where I got essentially a sandwhich, with Spramutta (freshly squeezed orange juice) I\it was soooo good. It tasted exactly like an orange nothing more nothing less. Straight up orange...so good! 

So far, I love Italy.