Toga Party in Roma

Okay, more like baking in an oven in Rome (Roma to Italians) but all the same... Rome was on fire. No wonder people wore togas, jeez! Our plan in Rome was simple, try not to die from heat. We saw some of the famous sites including the Collosuem.

The Vactican City was also cool but very very small. Angles and Demons (new movie in theaters) actually makes it seem bigger than it is. Saint Peter's Square and Basilica are huge and quite possibly the most amazing church that I have ever been in. It was hilarious to watch the guards not let people in who had their shoulders or skin above their knees showing. The best was when men got stopped for haveing too short of shorts, haha.

The most interesting part of Rome though was the ancient ruins everywhere. It was like they were not a big deal to people. ''Oh look, another ancient civilization probably lived there, no biggie.'' This attitude kind of shocked me. Being from the west coast, we freak out if we find something even 100 years old. It was like modern times where popping up in between ancient ones. Ruins and newer building shared the same walls. I guess that they are so used to it that they do not even notice anymore. But this building technique and attitude gives Rome the impression to me of a decaying city. Nothing is truely new nor is anything really preserved. It is just cumbling under a baking sun that shows no mercy. There are very few hints that they are living in the 21st century but maybe that is the way that they want it who knows.

On a cheerier note, gelato is delicious. You always have to get two flavors to mixed them though. It is the local custom.

Future Tips for Rome: Air conditioning is a must, 2 or 3 days is all that most people can handle, frozen waterbottles are heavenly, and dressing like a fluzey will get you banned from St. Peter's!