PERSONAL EXCURSIONS
After finishing the study abroad program in Milan, Italy I
stayed one more week in Italy. During the week after the study abroad program I
got to visit Rome, Florence, and Capri.
ROME
I stayed in Rome three nights. While in Rome I visited
Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and the Colosseum.
Vatican City
In Vatican City I got to go inside the Basilica and museums.
While in Vatican City I also got to see the pope twice. The first time I saw
the pope was when he came out through a window and the second time was in the
general audience event. I was really happy to see the pope even though it was
from really far away.
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a very large fountain. I was surprise
to see how many tourists were at the Trevi Fountain and amount of coins in the
fountain. The Trevi Fountain legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into
the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome.
Colosseum
I only got to see the Colosseum from outside since I got
there a few minutes after the last entrance.
FLORENCE
I stayed two nights in Florence. While in Florence I got to
see the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore from outside. I did not get to see
the cathedral from inside because there was a very long line and I did not want
to wait in line. In Florence I also got to go to the San Lorenzo market. In the
San Lorenzo market they sell various leather goods.
CAPRI
I stayed one night in Capri. While in Capri I got to explore
Capri Island. Capri Island was lot different than the other places I visited.
Compared to the other places I visited Capri Island had a more relaxed
atmosphere. If I go back to Italy some day I will definitely visit Capri again.