Thursday, April 7, 2011

Tanti Musei

Today Ruggero took us on a tour of a museum in the outskirts of Rome. It was built by Mussolini and was filled of copies of statues and reliefs of art from all over europe. It was the first museum I've actually been bored at so far. There was nothing original in the museum and our tour guide was terrible. There was a really cool mini version of ancient Rome which apparently they used for the movie Gladiator whenever they show aerial shots of Rome. After that we walked back to the metro station and went back to Rome. We had lunch, went to class where we learned about the Italian Constitution and the Vatican. Then we wandered around the Campo de Fiori area for the rest of the afternoon until we went to dinner with Kelly's parents. Dinner was fabulous and her parents were fantastic. Now we've just spent the last hour trying to find somewhere to stay in Florence tomorrow. Who knew it would be so hard?! Anyways, off to the Vatican and Florence tomorrow. Arrivederci!

4 comments:

  1. my first few weeks in rome we did an internship in that museum. hung out there every morning with a group of young italian docents. most boring place ever. did anyone cool end up busking on your metro ride?

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  2. Cara Nat,my husband and I just love your blog ,it brings back so many wonderful memories and trips. I am so glad you love my city and soon I will be able to write you in Italian.Enjoy,have fun and remember that only the natives can handle the old mens on the bus.
    Buon divertimento,ciao,
    Fiorenza

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  3. Natty... It was so much fun to tell Fiorenza about your blog. We all went on a cruise together a few years ago and we started out in Rome. Fiorenza took us all over to her favorite places so I knew she would love your descriptions... We're on a plane on the way to Tampa to board the ship tomorrow... AHOY!!!!

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  4. Fiorenza! Too wonderful being able to share Natalie's adventure with you!! Please keep commenting and giving her lots of advice and memories! Love you!!

    Kathleen

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