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(wrote this yesterday, but just got the Internet working!)
Buenjourno!
What a week it's been. Last I wrote I was in Florence taking an easy day as I was not quiet feeling 100%. I can happily report I got over whatever that was quickly and so enough of that!
The day after the last blog post I hopped on a train heading to Rome to go and see Papa Francesco for Easter weekend. Upon arriving in Rome, I met up with some fellow travelers from the previous hostel that just so happened to be staying at the same hostel in Rome. And clarify what I mean by "hostel" I mean campground outside of Rome. This is the result of being cheap and booking late for Easter weekend. (more on this later)
First day in Rome was spent with my friends were only spending a day in the eternal city. We therefore did a bit if a whirlwind tour of a lot of the main sights, including such places as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, The Roman Ruins, The Colosseum and The Vatican. Really mind blowing to try and comprehend the history in that city. After a full day of exploring and audio tours and whatnot, we went back to the campground via the adjacent supermarket, had dinner and passed out after a long day of walking. The flowing day after saying goodbye to my friends, I went to the Coliseum to make sure I was there early for the Good Friday candlelit vigil with the Pope. My patience paid off as I was fortunate enough to be right up front and center by the pope for the vigil. An amazing experience worth the 10 hours I out into it. The pope in front of me, the Colosseum behind me, thousands and thousands of people around me, including some fellow English speakers I was fortunate enough to run into!
The highlight of my last day in Rome was walking around an entire Country (Vatican City). I was looking for something budget wise to do and so walking seemed like a good choice! Also went to the Spanish steps, and ate lunch in a beautiful park overlooking to whole city. Really enjoyed how many things there were to see in Rome. Good for ADD people like .. I was happy to leave the city however as Rome is very very brigand very busy, and so there was just the constant stress of being in a metropolis. I therefore headed to a farmhouse in Perugia, a recommendation from a traveler I met a while back. And what a good recommendation it was!
As soon as I arrived at the farmhouse, I was relaxing. I was in the middle of nowhere overlooking the hills of Umbria all around me with the medieval hilltop city of Perugia off in the distance. And to my surprise, I ran into two French Canadian travelers that I had met earlier in Florence. Right away I was amount friends and having a blast, as before even settling in, I was in the middle of a full on round the world ping pong tournament out on the lawn. I spent the week relaxing with new and newer friends in the beautiful countryside, enjoying the fact that I had a full kitchen and therefore the capability for fresh food! What a concept! Made all sorts of yummy things from fresh veggie salads to homemade iced tea to omelets galore and various other yummy dishes. Went to a local micro brewery and had a feast of fresh homemade meat and beer. Went to Assisi, a town near by where St. Francis was born and lived. Amazing to see such incredible history in such a small town, including a small church hand made by St. Francis himself which they have since built an entire basilica around. The entire Perugia experience was great, and I was still not wanting to leave after my 5 nights (originally only planned two). For any of you that ever come to Italy, the rural Perugia Farmhouse is worth a visit.
I am currently sitting on a train having just left Perugia this morning, heading to Rimini for the weekend.
BUT WAIT! There is something I haven't mentioned yet. To my incredible surprise, I have met up with my longtime friend Regen. He emailed me last week saying he had just arrived in Torino of all places, and so we met up in Perugia two days ago and now are planning on traveling together for a bit headed in a east via north east direction. Funny how plans change! But it will be great to have a travel partner for a little bit.
I really don't know where I'm headed other then two days at a time, so who knows where I'll write from next week! (hopefully not late like this post!..sorry!)
All the best! Miss you all. Send me an email or comment and tell me what's up with you! It would be great to hear from home!
Cheers!
M
(On a quick side note, Regen and I were just pointing out how much the landscape has changed since I started writing this post. Started in the rolling hills, now in some mountain range with mountains different then anything were used too, and we're currently heading towards the Adriatic sea.... Crazy!)
(Thanks for your patience on me getting this up! The Internet was being funny last two days. Went to San Marino today, but more on that in the next post. Venice tomorrow then hopefully giving Italy the boot! (hehe)
Until next time!
(Also a BIG Happy Birthday to my Father today! Miss you!)
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