Finally arriving at the airport made the trip that I just talked about for months actually seem real.
Our plane left at 3:30 pm on May 20th and we arrived in Rome on May 21st at 8am. Staying with the Lannons, it made it very easy to get to O'Hare because it was just a quick 10 minute drive. Everything was going smooth until I had to go through security. Since I am backpacking after this trip is done, I was going to check my backpack--but the lady working the counter insisted on me carrying on the backpack to save $55--so I agreed. I did that without thinking about all the liquids that I had in my backpack that you are not supposed to take on a plane. Security had to pull my bag aside and not check it once, but three times due to hairspray, body wash, and toothpaste that had to be thrown away. The worried faces of my instructors and fellow classmates were priceless. The flight did go as planned but a very long 10 hour flight that consisted of free unlimited wine. :) The 2 hours of horrible sleep that I managed to get during the flight is starting to catch up with me am not going to bed until tonight so we will see how that works out.
Our apartments are very cute and we are located in a great area filled with young Italians. Grocery shopping is what we accomplished today with the group. 87 cent wine is what we purchased along with meats and cheeses that I can't pronounce. I had salad, but failed to find the salad dressing so just gave up. One thing to not--Rome does not carry Tequilla or Burnettes :O. We are going to a four course dinner tonight and have plans of possibly going out so we will see where tonight will take us.
Arivaderchi!
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ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you got in safely. Just make sure that the 87 cent wine isn't the boxed cooking wine. A guy I know once made that mistake and paid for it dearly the next day...
ReplyDeleteWhat's the name of the area that you're living in Rome?
And I don't think you're going to find Hidden Valley Ranch in Rome - just try a little olive oil and lemon juice. :)
The part in rome that I am staying in is Trastevere. It is where all the bars, clubs, and shops are so that is great. It's a little hike from the Colosseum, Trevi fountain, and Vatican though but we have started to catch on to the metro. We are close to Piazza Navaro--which is so neat at night with the street performers and music, this is the location where our school is as well.
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