Today I decided to take my iPod and my journal over to Termini on the north side of the station on the second floor. While I was there I met another traveler-Irene-from Switzerland. We conversed over an hour about Rome and traveling. She traveled to Rome over 25 years ago and met up with a close friend on her visit. She's been all over Europe, Mongolia, but not the United States. one day she would like to. Largo Argentina was brought up and the both of us knew of the location in relation to Caesaw. Rumor is that was where he was assassinated.
We also spoke of our experiences of traveling and why we love Roma, especially the cappuccinos and how Starbucks or any coffee NOT from Italy is weak, bitter and disgusting.
Before I forget and a note to future travelers. One must always be willing to reach out to those around you. Italians and their hospitality is outstanding and most of Europe can be. Irene offered me a caffe latte and a meal to share with her while we conversed. It is rare in the US to find such hospitality because of our fear driven society. Blah! Let's just say there are some people I know who wouldn't enjoy Europe...
Seoul Korea will have to be next on the list of places to travel. Irene noted Seoul as the Italians of the east in terms of being direct, the fashion, the history, etc. That statement made it clear that my younger sister will have to go to Rome.
*update: she has thought about studying abroad in Florence, Italy. EXCITED!*
I am honored to have Met Irene and others on my travels. There are these moments that happen for a reason I am not sure of yet, but I love the direction my life is going towards. I pray for safe travels for Irene and other travels I met while in Rome.
Afterwards it was time to venture off to Via della Lungara to meet up with Ranin. Ranin and I took a communications course and a film study course in the summer of 2009 at John Cabot University. Currently it's been raining since this monring so i have my hoodie, but its humid out too. The night before my sleep was not enjoyable There was an obnoxious man that kept yelling for hours outside my window. He continued until 11am in the morning...JERK. Anyways, it was good to hang out with Ranin and meet new friends. That day we just sat outside of JCU/ Cafe Settimania.
I am happy to say my confidence in speaking italian is growing, though I do not call myself an expert. I am trying to implement it more everyday since I've been back in the states
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