We got there on Saturday morning around 11am Rome time. We instantly got off the plane, onto the train, dropped out stuff at the hotel and then booked it to the Vatican. We were told that the Sistine Chapel closed at 4pm that day so we thankfully got to the Vatican and were able to see Saint Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and finally the Sistine Chapel. I couldn't believe that I was actually standing underneath the ceiling that Michelangelo slaved away over for years and years. I was speechless!
That night, we went to Trestevere and wandered the narrow streets with Wendi as our tour guide. (She's studying at John Cabot in Rome). We sat down to eat at a restaurant off the beaten path, where they spoke no english. I liked it better that way, there was barely any tourists in this neighborhood which made for a more authentic experience. I got basic pasta with marinara and clams! Very basic, but very, very excellent ;)
The following day, we woke up and went to the Trastevere street market and from there walked across the river to the Colosseum, and all the other ruins in that part of the city. It was a really nice day out and the pictures came out really great so I was happy! We did a lot of walking and so my feet hurt at the end of each day, but we did manage to accomplish a lot.
On Monday morning, we flew back to London and I made it to my 3:30 class on time. I now am freaking out with all the work that I have this week, but I'll be fine. By next Monday, I will be 100% completely done with work and just relax and enjoy my last few days in Christmas-y London!
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