Let’s put it this way: I’ve decided that I’ll be back in Rome for a couple of months one summer, and learn Italian.
I don’t recall having been as impressed by a place as I have by Rome. Maybe I’m still in the vacation mood and that feeling will wear off, but until then...
It’s Europe with a Mediterranean feel - let’s say, cars halt at the red light but they stop right on the zebra crossing. They pay their speeding tickets but think that going on 150 in a 110 km/h area is totally normal. And Italian men are probably the most metrosexual I’ve seen - and Italian women are, well, Italian women. Mamma mia.
I traded the harsh winter of Kosova for the nice winter of Italy. Started with 3 days in Rome, then went off to Pisa which was fun but I had a nasty problem at the hostel - I arrived AFTER the receptionist had left so I had to sleep on a chair, then Florence - unimpressive, I think - and am now in Modena, where I stayed at a friend’s - Diego - who, despite being a new friend, has been a fantastic host and has shown me around Modena, Bologna and we spent the day in San Marino (which is a lovely micro country by the Adriatic sea).
Next stop: Venice. Weird to think that I’ll be going to Venice alone - you know, Venice being romantic and all that - but it’s worth it! And no more relationship nostalgia!
Should be back in Vienna by New Year's eve. Anything has any suggestions for anything to do in Vienna (or neighbouring countries) for New Year's?
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Rome is one of my fav cities. I absolutely fell in love with the place and I know the streets by heart now. If you are still there, dont miss San Crispinos ice cream, Da Bafettos pizza (best in Rome...ppl line up for hours to get in, no fancy shmansy, lots of character) Boy did we walk alot. Mi piaciuto molto!
I can't believe however that you got lost in the train system??? They have like 5 stations?? This coming from a man who lived in Paris? Mamma mia, ma che dice?
Hey hey, I'm not talking about the subway (which, as you said, has like 5 stations), but the regional trains, which go to the airport and kinda all over the country. They're not marked anywhere! Grrrr!
aaaah, I miss Rome!
Rome is wonderful, yes, but how can you dismiss Florence? I once spent a week there and found it magical - they have the statue of David, for one thing! And you're right about Italian men, too. Claire
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