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.