Day Tre

Getting lost is the best way to figure out the bus system in Rome. Libby and I only walked back to our apartment twice to re-look/re-figure out how to get to bus 63, which would lead us to Upim, a shopping center, where we were told we could find discounted clothes, hair products, and our main priority to find- hair curler, flat iron, and blow dryer! Knowing our luck, we were deceived as we entered the center of Rome that is very historic with tall buildings, statues, etc (what people think of when they think of Rome). However, riding through this before our stop made my stomach sick…I AM IN FREAKIN’ ROMA! =]

We were unsuccessful in our shopping adventure until we came across a stand with an assortment of ties, hats, and scarves. I used my heckling skills to cheapen my two beauuutiffull scarves I purchased (and a thin red belt), saving nearly €10.  Sorry friends- I know I told you that I would bring back scarves/gifts for you…but I will most likely be wearing them out because they are gorgeous.

LESSONS OF THE DAY:

-Do not buy Napoli Pizzeria. We were starving when we arrived, so we naturally craved italiano pizzeria right? We walked into a bar and looking through the glass, my mouth watered looking at the fresh sandwiches and different types of pizzas. However, the bar was connected to a restaurant that lured people in to sit down (of course I followed Libby…) Anyways, the menu described the meals in English underneath it’s name, so I felt confident in my decision… until I had it in front of me. Sardines. A sardine pizza all for myself. I have always denied the offer to try one when my dad would open up a jar…and to be starving in Rome with a sardine pizza in front of me!? I almost cried.

-Don’t buy toasted walnuts. While waiting for our bus to get back, there were several ‘grill stations’ that were toasting what looked like chocolate nuts. Looking closer, we realized they were walnuts that cracked open from the heat…12 for €5. Disgusting.  Bad spending decision again. However, I won over the bus driver, an old man, and an old woman by giving them one. What can I say besides, “prego, nessun problemo!”