I’m in Rome!!

Yesterday was a long day of travel, unpacking, and getting situated, but everything went smoothly. This was not the case for almost half of our group, who got stuck in the snowstorms in Iowa or England!

We arrived in Rome around noon and took a cab to our apartment. After finding the housing office (not an easy task!) we moved in. It’s HUGE! There are nine girls and we all share a spacious living room, dining room, and kitchen. In addition, three of us who sleep in the same room have our own sleeping room, dressing room and bathroom. There is also an attached courtyard with orange trees, old stairways, and an ancient washroom that I want to explore.

After unpacking, we explored the surrounding area in an attempt to find some dinner. We found a cute little restaurant with some really good pizza as well as a lot of shops that I plan on exploring today.

Overall, my first impression of Rome is great! It’s a lot more modern than I thought it would be, with cars everywhere and some modern buildings, but it’s still really charming with cobblestone streets and tiny shops everywhere.