Singing In the Rain

Today I learned a valuable lesson. The only thing you can do when it rains is let it rain.

Carolyn and I left the apartments to walk downtown to the post office (a forty minute walk) instead of taking the bus to get exercise. Plus it was a beautiful afternoon so it wasn't an issue.

About half way threw are walk we found ourselves in the middle of a Cyprus demonstration.

Then right after that it started pouring. With good spirits we took it as it was and continued our walk because there was nothing else we could do. We got a little lost but asked a local police man where the post office was and were there in about fifteen minutes after that.

In front of the closed post office with post cards in hand

Unfortunetly, when we got to the post office it was closed. So after spending a solid thirty minutes in the rain we decided to get coffee at the starbucks close by.

Chai tea latte to brighten the day

We walked in soaked and ordered. After this we decided it was best to get to the bus so we could get home and dry off. Of course when the bus came he wouldn't let us on with our coffee's and yelled at us in Greek. So we got off the bus.

Mean bus driver response

We then soaked with coffee and exhausted paid for a taxi to drive us home.

The things we will do for our coffee.

The saddest part of the story is however, I didn't get to mail my letters which was the only reason we went downtown.

Moral of the story: Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain...with starbucks.

Green Monday

Today was the Green Monday Holiday, where families eat fruit and vegetables and go and play at the park. Carolyn and I thought we best participate to get the full Cypriot experience, so we met friends at the park and played volleyball, listened to music, and had an amazing time. I love experience different cultures and had a great day!

Canival

 Today we went to carnival by bus, to experience something that is similar to Mardi Gras and Halloween combined together.

We took a bus from Nicosia to Limassol, which it two hours away. There was lots of traffic, but they provided drinks and music, so the experience was very fun.

We arrived in time for the parade and had an amazing time! It was so much fun to experience the Cypriot Carnival experience.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Today was pretty uneventful we spent most of the day in the car, but it had a few highlights worth mentioning.

We left Rome this morning and spent about five hours on the bus. We eventually made a pit stop in the city of Pisa where we took pictures with the Leaning tower.

We also had lunch in Pisa. Austin, Carolyn, and I had lunch at a pizza place. The pizza was very tasty! There is nothing like fresh veggies on pizza!!! I also bought some gifts while shopping the venders. I found my brothers the cutest shirts.

We then got back on the bus and headed toward Florence.

The Vatican

This morning we woke up and took the metro to the Vatican. It was so beautiful. The area was wonderful and it was so exciting to get to be there on the first day of the conclave.

We even caught the end of the mass ceremony being broadcasted in the square.

The art work there was amazing. It was honestly breath taking I could help but take so many pictures.

We didn't get to see the SIXTEENTH Chapel, but I can't complain because of all the wonderful things I did get to experience. 

After our day at the smallest country in the world ( The Vatican) we did some shopping and ate.

We ate at a terrible lunch place called Americano, which should have been our clue. But that's ok we just did a happy walk to make the day better.

It was overall a really good day! We really enjoyed ourselves. I hope I get to go to Rome again someday. It is an amazing place to visit. 

Rome: Because We Wanted To

Today has been amazing, but then it's Rome how can one go wrong?

We woke up at 4:30AM to be packed and in the lobby for breakfast at 5:15AM. Talk about an early start! Then we headed to the airport and boarded for Rome, Italy.

We had to wait for forty five minutes for the bus and then another half hour for the bus which was unfortunate but it could have been much worse so I can't complain to much.

We arrived at the hotel and were really impressed with it. We then quickly assembled and went to the metro to meet our tour guide.

We got off the metro, climbed the stairs and right in front of us was the Coliseum. It was amazing.

After that we walked around the area and learned the history of all the old ruins and took tons of pictures. We even saw Caesar's grave site.

My favorite part of the tour was the Trevi Fountain, but we saw many other cool things including the Spanish steps, ADD LIST.

On the tour we even stopped for GILLARO which is the best I have ever had in my life. Nothing can compare.

  

After the tour a group of us went for dinner where I had delicious Gnottichi     

in Italy. We explored for a bit more and then went back to the hotel.

It was such a long, but amazing day.

Rome: Because We Wanted To

March 11, 2013

Rome: Because We Wanted To

Today has been amazing, but then it's Rome how can one go wrong?

We woke up at 4:30AM to be packed and in the lobby for breakfast at 5:15AM. Talk about an early start! Then we headed to the airport and boarded for Rome, Italy.

We had to wait for forty five minutes for the bus and then another half hour for the bus which was unfortunate but it could have been much worse so I can't complain to much.

We arrived at the hotel and were really impressed with it. We then quickly assembled and went to the metro to meet our tour guide.

We got off the metro, climbed the stairs and right in front of us was the Coliseum. It was amazing.

After that we walked around the area and learned the history of all the old ruins and took tons of pictures. We even saw Caesar's grave site.

My favorite part of the tour was the Trevi Fountain, but we saw many other cool things to though.

On the tour we even stopped for Gelato which is the best I have ever had in my life. Nothing can compare.

  

After the tour a group of us went for dinner where I had delicious Gnottichi     

in Italy. We explored for a bit more and then went back to the hotel.

It was such a long, but amazing day.