When In Rome

Sorry for my lack of updates!

At the moment I am in Rome. So when in Rome....do as the Romans do. So far the only Italian thing I have done was have lemon gelato today. Oh and lots and lots of carbs. I'm talking breakfast, lunch and dinner. Carbs, carbs, carbs! While Rosie and I were in Cinque Terre, we had toast for breakfast, pizza for lunch and a whole loaf of bread for dinner. I feel justified in doing this whilst in Italy, though! Win!

Today I braved the Roman world with 2 Aussie girls from my hostel. We explored the:

- Trevi Fountain (surprising beautiful and very clean!)
- Spanish Steps (built originally in the 1700s - I think - apparently to join the Spanish Embassy and the Holy See)
- Colosseum
- Pantheon (built in around 70AD to honour all Gods)
- Santa Maria sopra Minerva (Michelangelo's last architectural work and he was 86!!)

It was a very touristy day! And also very hot!



Before Rome was the lovely Cinque Terre. Words can not describe how amazing this place was. Twice, Rosie and I sat on the rocks to watch the sun set over the water. The colours were amazing and it was simply spectaular to watch. Rosie also dragged me on a hike (at 7.30am) through the bush and coastline (and don't forget the rain) to see the Cinque Terre. It was pretty amazing though - the coast is simply breathtaking and the five towns situated along this stretch had a lot of character. I feel very blessed to have witnessed and experienced this place!

Previous to this trip I found myself in a random town called Toricella. Seriously! This place was by a Lake in Umbria about 30mins from Perugia. It was indeed random but a nice place to relax!



I'm back to England in a few days and looking forward to staying in one place for a whole month! It is very exciting!

Hope all is well!
Steph xx