I'm going to Rome!

[electricland]

I was not planning to go anywhere because I have very little spare cash at the moment. But my parents are renting a flat in Rome for a month, so how could I not descend on them? And what better use for all those Aeroplan points? (Don't worry, raithen, I still have enough to come visit you!) I thought I would probably end up kicking myself if I didn't do it. So I'm going.

I haven't been to Italy since Grade 12, which is officially more than half a lifetime ago (egads). And that was a guided tour. So any suggestions will be appreciated!

Comments

[raithen.livejournal.com]

ooh! FUn! :D.

[themusesbitch.livejournal.com]

I'm so jealous! I am seriously jonesing for Italy right now.

The one neighbourhood that I fell in love with but didn't get a chance to fully experience was the area we hit walking from the Ponte Sant'Angelo to the Piazza Navona.

You'd have to look at a map to figure out exactly what area that is (I think we went a bit south from the bridge, then veered back north to the Piazza), but there were all these great little narrow streets full of small patios and funky little boutiques and shops. Sadly we were completely exhausted from the Vatican museum and all we wanted to do was get back to our hotel and shower before dinner, so we didn't really get a chance to enjoy it. But if I could go back to Rome RIGHT NOW, that is totally the area I would explore/hang out in.

Here's 2,000 additional words on the subject:

[themusesbitch.livejournal.com]

Also, since I'm apparently sending you to do the things I wish I did but missed...

[themusesbitch.livejournal.com]

If you're a fan of Bernini at all, definitely go to the Borghese Gallery, which houses his David and Apollo and Daphne (among others).

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

Have a wonderful time. See everything. *hugs*

[raithen.livejournal.com]

oh, also: I told suzannemarie to friend you. You will like her (Bronzer of yore, works for a Uni Publisher, just got a rescue Spitz of 8 mnths old and her posts and yours have shared certain themes of late ;).

[mrs-cake.livejournal.com]

Ooooh! You're going to be in Europe? When? When??? *frantically waves calendar*

[electricland.livejournal.com]

I arrive in Rome April 23, and leave May 3.

*is excited*

[electricland.livejournal.com]

Comprehensive advice! Thank you! :D

Re: Here's 2,000 additional words on the subject:

[electricland.livejournal.com]

ooooh!

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

Heee! That was my plan. *veg*

[mrs-cake.livejournal.com]

Argh, that's a pity. I thought I could hop over to Rome and meet you for a coffee, all jet-settery like, but alas, that first weekend my brother is here and the one after I'm flying home.

Anyway, have a lovely, lovely time and tell us all about it! I'm planning to visit Rome this year. Would love to hear what you thought!

[electricland.livejournal.com]

oh, too bad! Another year! I will definitely let you know how it goes (I realize I still have to write up my England trip... but hope springs eternal, yes?).

Re: Also, since I'm apparently sending you to do the things I wish I did but missed...

[electricland.livejournal.com]

*busily writes stuff down*

[dwarf.livejournal.com]

That will be truly awesome. Try to avoid any garbage strikes! I send you happy thoughts.

[electricland.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

How are you doing? Baby on the ground arrived yet? (I should keep better track of things like due dates...)