Roma Stories


Nothing To See In Rome

There is an certain allure of a mysterious, as yet untraveled-to place. There are regions and countries and cities on the map that I've only read about in books and magazines and I want to color those spaces in with my own memories and experiences. However, as we discovered in Rome, a place I've been several times, there is a certain comfort and ease in...


Misplaced Rome

I had a whole day in Rome, which I can't believe I completely misplaced, but I have no idea what to do for the day. I visited most of the big sites and I wandered aimlessly already. I decided between joining a walking tour offered by the hostel, which would only bring me back to places I been but with more history, or head out on a daytrip. I chose the ...


Aimlessly Rome

Was so incredibly tired yesterday that I fell asleep early... Have to give my feet som rest if I want them to be useful today. I think I might have sunburn, but I am hopefully fine as long as I start putting on sunscreen. Today is a day spent wndering around. First, I busssed to the Porta Portese flea market. It was so crowded, really like the Richmo...


Ancient Rome

Today, I will be wandering around the old part of Rome. I went to the Colossem and it was brillant. The immense size of the arena, it is really hard to believe that it was created by people living so many thousands of years ago. Took my time walking through the place, but it wasn't hard imagining what must have gone on there in the old days. It is insan...