I love Rome... almost as much as i love New York!!! (and that says a lot!)
I sent today riding the hop on hop off bus tour in Rome. There were less stops here than there were in London or Paris so i had time to ride it the whole way around and then to get off at different stops and wander the city, and i can tell you that is the only way to really see Rome. Most of the buildings in Rome are 4 or 5 stories tall which means you cant see what's coming until you have found it because it is all surrounded by buildings. You will be walking down a random street and turn a corner only to find the Trevi Fountain, or a beautiful church.
Speaking of church... i miss it terribly! Don't get me wrong i have had some really sweet God moments during my trip but i haven't been to a real church service in almost a month! The first sunday i was gone i went to a church service all in dutch, then the second sunday i went to a kids service in africa, the third sunday i was driving from Jinja to Entebee in the morning, and this sunday i was being a tourist in Rome. I miss fellowship and cant wait to have that back. I guess its true what they say... you dont know what you've got til its gone!
The other beautiful thing about this city is that there are 5 gellato shops on every corner! I was tempted to have one ever 2 minutes but restricted myself to only 2 the whole day! haha
But overall i love Rome... i love the feel of it and the people and just everything! I definitely loved London and Paris but there is something about Rome that just makes me feel more comfortable and at ease. With all its ruins and old architecture and culture it almost has a vulnerability to it that i cant place. I wish i could spend more time here but its time for me to start making my way home!
Tomorrow i go back to London for the night and then on tuesday i have an 11 hour flight that is going to trip me out since i am taking off around 9am and landing around 12noon (time change)
48 hours and 40 minutes until i am back in the states!
Arrivederci!!
-H
i am glad you are having so much fun! i have been counting down til your return and excited for what God will share from you to all of us! (:
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