March 6
8:20 p.m.
1:20 p.m.
I like Italian food, but I have decided that I prefer my grandmother’s Italian food to some of the food I’ve had here. That being said… I had a big, fat, juicy cheeseburger tonight! And fries… but best of all, ketchup! I know I’ve only been away from the States for about six days, but with my ”Italian meals on a budget” routine, I’ve had to eat some of the same ham and cheese type pita sandwiches over and over. Tonight, after walking for hours and staying at the Colosseum and Roman forums (ruins), which were quite incredible, a group of us walked for at least 45 minutes to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe. To actually eat American food and listen to American music was ”music to my ears.” I didn’t mind the calories because I knew it would be an hour walk back to our hotel! Tomorrow, we will have a FULL day (starting at 8 a.m.!). Please pray for us because several members of the group are battling exhaustion and homesickness. (Don’t worry, Mom. I’m fine! I haven’t cried yet!) I’ll make sure to add some pictures of today’s excursions. Ciao!
Hey Rebecca! I know what you mean about missing the American food. Make sure you enjoy yourself!
Rebecca, just wanted to let you know that I miss you! I glad you are having such an awesome trip. See you soon
I’ll be praying for you all! Just one more day!
Hard Rock Cafe???? Momma mia!!! Say what, burgers in Italy???
Well, to each their own. Glad to know you still have $$$ left after that surprised on-the-spot crash-course education of tipping if you are buying burgers and still able to pay for internet access. It is sort of a universal thing that docents and their assistants should be tipped. You can file that under “general knowledge” file folder. Uncle R and I learned that on one of our trips too…LOL. Part of the travel experience and an unexpected expense. LOL. Live and learn.
Hope the rest of the trip goes well. ttyl, aunt C. Love your blogs. Arrivaderci bella. Ciao
Give my Emily some hugs for me.
Hard Rock Cafe in Italy?? I think you have been to a Hard Rock Cafe on most of your major vacations, but I didn’t think you would be able to add a new one this trip! One more day. I pray it will be the best one yet, in spite of weather, tiredness, brokeness (If you tip the driver 1E/day, how much do you tip Isabella??), etc. LOL (laugh out loud, live and learn, love ou lots)