Getting around Rome is pretty challenging when you don't know where you are to begin with. I still cannot locate my apartment on a map nor my friend Ilana's, which supposedly is not to far from mine. Not knowing where you are makes it pretty hard to figure out what public transportation to use. We rode bus #44 aimlessly for 45 minutes last night. I did my best to ask for help from the locals but again, English is not their strong point. One nice man got off the bus and led us to where we needed to go.
Once on tram #8 to Largo Argentina I had no trouble getting places. Rome really is that memorable. Without a map I lead our group to Campo di Fiori. On our way I pointed out Roscioli. I can't even describe the sheer excitement that consumed me when I saw it and could still find it three years later without a map. Perfect photo opportunity.
We proceeded to Campo di Fiori where we ate outside at restaurant. My roommate, Teryn, and I split a Caprese Salad and a muscles-and-past dish. I'm not one to like seafood but it was very,very good.
After dinner we took a few pictures in Campo and then walked to Piazza Navona. I forgot how pretty it is at night. There was a film crew there filming what we were told was a commercial for Saudi Arabia. Several more pictures were taken before we were too cold to stay outside.
Overall, a very successful, very fun first night out in Rome. And I ran into a friend from home!!
Ciao!
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