Market

Market

This is technically just an expansion of the last post. We haven’t gone to sleep yet since its morning here in Rome and there is so much to still see. Compared to my first Ideas of what Rome would be, I would say I was only right. I Imagined streets with small cars, scooters and amazing architecture while driving to our location. As for differences I would say the main was is realizing how much more busy the streets would be. It seems like our class and I are always about to be hit by a car, van or scooter. Although I knew the streets would be busy, it feels like walking is a mix between survival and enjoying the scenes. Another difference is their overall way of life. Breakfast's are small, just a pastry and a latte nothing big like eggs, sausage, or pancakes. Secondly, the people, they walk a lot more especially before dinner and they seem to go out at night all the time. For example, last night we all went to sleep and at about 3 am we all woke up to Beyonce blaring at the market next to us. Additionally, the markets we've gone to are open air and the instead of grabbing your items you point and they grab them. Similarly with the money, you put in a tray and they hand the change to you in a tray.

It’s 7 a.m. Seattle time and 3 p.m. In Rome, so its a bit tough staying awake but when the night comes and we go to sleep it’s going to on intense sleep. Thus far today, we went to spent to much time looking for a working ATM machine, went to the market, ate Italian pizza and enjoyed Ukulele music while checking out the great view from our room. I’ve attached two videos to make up for lack of writing. One is of the view of our room and the other is of Toka and his Ukulele. I’ll get to more writing after I get some sleep tonight.

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