Run Day!

Saturday, May 19, 2012. 2336 RT:

Another great day! Got a right proper night of sleep and woke up refreshed. Had a breakfast of bread, jam, banana, nutella, and yogurt, plus coffee, out on the balcony overlooking Rome. Very cool. After breakfast we had our orientation and Kristin showed us how to operate in the kitchen and laundry room. Dr. Mann then took us through the syllabus/schedule and I cannot wait to get started! After our orientation, I decided to take my first run. I mapped an easy course to the Villa Borghese and ran down and around there. I only got lost a little bit coming out but found my way. I also found the Hard Rock Cafe! The run was amazing; did 7.91 miles in 55:34. After my run I had a quick bite and then we all went to the grocery store (vegetables are pretty cheap here!). At 1600, I met with Dr. Mann and Hailey and we went into town to meet up with the group from Liberty doing a "Euro Trip" at Capitaline Hill then walked with them to the Trevi Fountain. I am making a point to venture out every chance I get and I'm glad I did. At the fountain, I would look at it a bit, then look away, then look back. Each time I looked back I was more fascinated then before. It is simply beautiful; no words can truly describe the magnificence of the structure.

We got back to the convent and had some dinner and then Dr. Mann took us to the Gramaldi Overlook. We just missed the sunset but my goodness... This was incredible. It overlooks the entire city. You can see St. Peter's and it is huge! The trip was well worth the bus rides; on the bus back, we met a gentleman who told us that he played in the Papal Band as a drummer! He was very kind and we got a picture with him.

When we got to our bus stop, Dr. Mann and I stopped in the corner cafe to catch the second half of the Chelsea v Bayern Munich game. We left and made it back in time to see extra time and PK's (darn you Drogba!!).

It's been a fun but another tiring day. Can't wait for another! Nothing really scheduled for tomorrow but I believe we will be going to Rome Baptist Church. I may take the day off to start working on my presentation due Tuesday!!

God bless and I hope all is well

Dylan