The week in review

Now that it had been 7 days, 5 zanzara (mosquito) bites, 3 gelatos, and countless hours of walking since I have arrived, I thought I would do a little look back on the first week.

I definitely have been busy, I don't think I have wasted any of my time here yet. I've been wandering around a lot, and have gotten very comfortable with the public transportation. I understand the metro, and my bus route. I don't really know the other buses yet - but I am ok with that. I also am starting to really know my way around by walking. I walked for like 6 hours give or take, today and was impressed by how comfortable I was walking around and how easily I found the places I wanted to go.

In terms of cultural differences I am starting to pick on them. I haven't quite gotten their meal schedule down, I get hungry earlier in the night, but I am beginning to adjust. I think. I have noticed that the Romans walk slower, talk faster, eat more, and worry less than what I am used to. When I am not walking to some place I notice that I do walk a lot faster, so I should learn to slow down. When in Rome, right?

One thing I do wish I had done more was sketch. Today was the first time I sketched in awhile, and I was definitely rusty. I drew pictures of some of the tourists at Piazza Navona.

I am nervous for classes tomorrow, but I should be ok. I just really need to find somewhere to buy notebooks and pens. It is difficult to find stores that sell what you need here. My roommate is on the hunt for shampoo and soap and such, and we haven't had much luck. 

I will post some more photos after the jump. 

Savannah, me and Catherine on our way to a friend's apartment when we encounter a huge set of stairs. 

Later that night we (with Kate on the end) get gelato and it makes us much happier. 

Me on the top of the Castle Sant'Angelo looking at the view of the Vatican. 

You can see the rest of my photos here and here. Don't worry - you don't need a facebook account to access them.