Thursday, October 6th
After visiting the museums, we hopped on the metro and headed towards Ostia Antica. Since we had purchased the Roma Pass, we received unlimited use of the public transportation system for 3 days as well as free admission to two sites and discounts on pretty much every other site visited. I’m so glad we made the decision to visit Ostia. I had to restrain myself from running away and exploring everywhere, climbing every step, peaking into every room.
Our day didn’t stop there. We then explored the former Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere and ended our evening with some great pasta and gnocchi—definitely our best meal while in Rome.
The next morning, we had an easy morning walking around Termini Train Station until Teddy left for Vienna and I headed for aiport. I stepped inside the international bookstore to check out an Egypt guidebook which just made me so excited, and so stoked that I was finally headed to Egypt in a few hours.
Last Spring as I began to contemplate a trip abroad, a way to fill my 6 month IRR time, I thought it would be great to visit Egypt and practice my Arabic, hopefully immerse myself to learn more. I planned for 2 weeks visiting Judith, Kaitlin and Susana, and 4 weeks in Egypt. Instead, I spent 4 weeks in Europe and 2 weeks in Egypt. While, I don’t regret the duration of time spent in Europe, I wish I had planned for a month or more in Egypt. I didn’t get enough of the place so I know I’ll probs be returning sooner to Egypt than Europe.
Thursday, October 6th
After visiting the museums, we hopped on the metro and headed towards Ostia Antica. Since we had purchased the Roma Pass, we received unlimited use of the public transportation system for 3 days as well as free admission to two sites and discounts on pretty much every other site visited. I’m so glad we made the decision to visit Ostia. I had to restrain myself from running away and exploring everywhere, climbing every step, peaking into every room.
Our day didn’t stop there. We then explored the former Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere and ended our evening with some great pasta and gnocchi—definitely our best meal while in Rome.
The next morning, we had an easy morning walking around Termini Train Station until Teddy left for Vienna and I headed for aiport. I stepped inside the international bookstore to check out an Egypt guidebook which just made me so excited, and so stoked that I was finally headed to Egypt in a few hours.
Last Spring as I began to contemplate a trip abroad, a way to fill my 6 month IRR time, I thought it would be great to visit Egypt and practice my Arabic, hopefully immerse myself to learn more. I planned for 2 weeks visiting Judith, Kaitlin and Susana, and 4 weeks in Egypt. Instead, I spent 4 weeks in Europe and 2 weeks in Egypt. While, I don’t regret the duration of time spent in Europe, I wish I had planned for a month or more in Egypt. I didn’t get enough of the place so I know I’ll probs be returning sooner to Egypt than Europe.
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