Today was my first entire day dedicated to exploring Rome. I made my way to the center of Rome towards the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), Rome's most famous fountain where it is considered good luck to throw a coin in and make a wish. It was really hot and humid this morning, but as the day went on, the temperature dropped and it even started storming. I had just made it to the Spanish Steps when it started thundering and the crowd started screaming. I'm not sure if they've ever heard thunder before, but their reactions made it seem like they hadn't. The storm was over quickly but it was still lightly raining up until an hour ago. Some of the pictures I captured today were of ruins to which I don't know the names of. I could pay a lot of money to go on a tour of the city, but to be honest, I'm okay with exploring on my own, and I even prefer it. Being Saturday, tons of tourists were out and about, so it was difficult to make my way through the narrow streets.
I stopped for lunch at a little pizza bar where I got proscuitto and artichoke pizza, probably the best I've ever had. My waiter was really nice and he even complimented my eyes- it seems like everyone does that here! He gave me a free dessert either because he liked me or because he felt bad that I was alone. Either way, I appreciated it and left him a couple extra euros on the table! I woke up this morning with a sore feeling in my throat so I have my fingers crossed this isn't the beginning of me getting sick. I'll fight through it because there's too much I want to do and see for me to get sick! Well, I've got to run to the supermarket to get dish soap and tea to combat this sore throat! Once again, I appreciate the large number of followers I'm getting, I have almost 700 page views, so a HUGE thank you to every one of you! I'll be going swimming in the Mediterranean tomorrow, so lots of beach pictures to come! Ciao!
These are what the street signs look like
I thought this crow looked interesting
He played violin surprisingly well
Fontana di Trevi, Trevi Fountain
A friendly horse I met by the fountain
The fountain was so crowded with people throwing in coins
There are fruit trees everywhere
It's not Rome if you don't see a nun walking down the street
It started storming shortly after I took this
The view from the top of the Spanish Steps
Walking down the Spanish Steps
The first McDonald's I've seen since getting here
I cooked dinner last night
Fontana di Trevi selfie
Proscuitto and artichoke pizza
My waiter liked me so he gave me free dessert
Top of the Spanish Steps selfie
Bottom of the Spanish Steps selfie
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