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Published: February 6th 2011
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Not much on the agenda today, besides gelato. And going to the ATM. By this time I was a little bit tired and ready to sleep in my own bed and unpack my backpack.
First, I walked over to Santa Maria in Trastevere and explored my own neighborhood a bit. Actually, I was looking for a place to have lunch and stumbled upon the church, so I went inside to take a look. It was beautiful and big and had stunning Italian marble floors, but I have seen so many churches in Italy and in Europe by this point that I didn't even take pictures. I left and went in search of a cheap place to eat even if it meant I had to stand up and eat. Lonely Planet recommended Forno La Renella and it was easy to find. I got a huge slab of tomato and mozzerella sandwich on amazing bread and a bottle of water for 3.50 euros. Jackpot. And I could even sit down at the bar to eat. I beat the lunch crowd and enjoyed my sandwich while about 20 people crowded around the counter to buy theirs. This place sells sandwiches and pizza by
weight and that makes it cheap. But it is also good!
I finished my sandwich and walked over to Largo di Torre Argentina to use the Deutsche Bank ATM since it is a sister bank of my American bank, and this is also where Julius Ceasar was assassinated (on the tram side). The ruins here were not discovered until 1926. Not far from the bank on the same street was a restaurant that sold pizza and cornettos from a small window. Cornettos were 1 euro. I could not resist. It was outstanding. Afterwards I wandered over to Campo di Fiore which is an outdoor market. Frankly, I was not impressed, but this is a great area to sit down and eat and people-watch, but I had already eaten, so I bought a huge gelato in a sugar cone at a place called Blue-Ice I believe. It is a chain because I saw several. Had I known it would cost 6 euros, as opposed to the 1.50 I paid at G. Fassi, I would have chosen a different place to buy gelato. I had truffle, hazelnut, and white chocolate. While I ate it I walked over to Piazza Novona one
more time. It is a good thing I walked while I ate because it was so rich I couldn't even finish it. Such a shame. And a crime, but I really couldn't stomach those last three bites.
After my lovely cornetto I wandered back to the river to take some photos and had no real destination in mind. I walked toward the Castel Sant' Angelo and took photos, and by this time it was already 3:00 and I was tired. So tired. I had walked a lot all week and walking in a city makes me so tired, although Rome was so easy compared to Shanghai where I lived for two years. I went back to my hostel and uploaded photos and relaxed. I was so tired I didn't even go out for dinner, which is kind of a crime in Rome. Two crimes commited in Rome today - not finishing my gelato and not going to dinner.
The next day I didn't see much of Rome. I got up and got packed and went to the airport (35 euros for arranged taxi from Orsa Maggiore). Goodbye Rome. I will miss you.
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Jolita Taylor
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About Your Trip To Rome
Hi Mary, I really enjoyed reading your recent blog on your trip to Rome and also enjoyed the amazing pictures that you took. I noticed that the buildings and other landmarks there are quite old. I also read where you mentioned the different prices of various foods. It looks like it is very expensive to get around as well as to eat there. I noticed that you visited many places while you were there. Is it true that there is a lot of walking? Also did you go on any sight seeing trips while there? During the summer this year I plan to visit one of the many cities there, do you recommend any places to eat, drink or visit?