This past weekend, I finally left Greece to explore the rest of Europe, with my first stop for this semester being Rome. It was amazing to see the difference between this historic city, and the one that I am not calling my temporary home. I loved everything about it; the cobblestone streets, the ancient ruins and the beautiful architecture that lined the streets. While in Rome, I also made sure to indulge in as much food as possible, sampling everything from spaghetti to bruschetta to coffee. Although I have not travelled too far yet, Rome was by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever experienced. The marvel of the Colosseum and Forum, combined with the artist beauty of the Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and Alexander’s Alter of Peace seemed too much for one city to bear. I’m not sure that I will be able to return to Italy again before my travels are over, but my appreciation for the culture and this spectacular city is sure to remain for the rest of my life, even if I was only able to experience it for a weekend. I am consistently amazed by the differences between our cities in the United States and the cities of Europe. American cities are beautiful in their own way, but they are young; they will never accomplish the history that these European cities do. So, while abroad I intend to experience as much of this history as I can.
