Tuesday, December 30, 2008

day four and much to say

What a wonderful ride we've been having!
We are in our first hostel because we have been riding overnight trains. It is really grose and that is coming from two girls who can stomach a lot. They are fixing the shower now, but I took my first shower in three days in a moldy stall behind an unlocked door with a curtain hanging from two loops (one after I tried to pull it closed) and no hot water. We had a good laugh and now understood why this was the cheapest we could find. The people here are very nice, and as humanity passifies the greatest of agonies, we will be just fine.
I have not been having deep pensive moments because we are moving fast and laughing a lot. Not to mention, I am carying all of my belonging from the past 4 months on my back and behind me. It is histerical to see us trying to maneuver through some narrow bends, but there are generally elevators and storage places.
Today we arrived in Rome and saw the Vatican City along with Treve Fountain. We are going to bed early tonight so we can wake early and see the Coluseum. I am very excited, but do not know if I will sleep well tonight. Luckily, if I do not get to see everything in Rome, I tossed my coin into the fountain ensuring my return! And I do hope to return, this is a very special place, with or without showers.
I think this could be my only internet time, so this may be the last update, so sleep soundly knowing my face still smiles abroad. However, a place to lay my head in comfort without a man from border control waking my sleep at 3 am, is greatly anticipated!

2 comments:

Robert A. Karl said...

Thanks for sharing this blog. It's a wonderful look at your experiences during the trip. I enjoyed reading your posts, and the pictures are great!

Becky said...

hey becca, how are you getting on back in philly? i'd love to hear from you - email me at rebeccalouisehunter@yahoo.co.uk

not sure when i'll be in philly but mike is coming to stay with me in durham for a month in may. i'm hoping to apply for grad school in the usa next year.

i'd love to hear your news
becky hunter xxx