bonjourno mi familia! I got back this afternoon. Grazi to Shira and Hodiburger for picking me up and joining me for dinner and grazi to Drs. Rubin for their guide book and tour ideas. 3 days in Roma was just enough. We saw piazzas and fountains and ruins (oh my!)
The first day Elana and I arranged a guided tour of the Jewish ghetto. Our guide was also a great source of info on the kosher stuff, and Jewish community in the area. He even offered us a job for the summer if we wanted to come back and give tours! (Know anyone interested? I'm happy to put in a good word) He even pointed out Donatella Versace's house right outside the old ghetto area.
We walked all over the city, went to so many different sites, ruins, and tourist traps. Went to the Museo Capitallini (bunch of marble statues from ancient Rome), Museo Ebraica (Jewish), Museo of the Roman Forums, and the museum of the vatican too! (alas we didn't see the Beit Hamikdash treasures) We hit Trevi Fountain (both night and day) Tritone Fountain (right down the block from our hotel) and of course there is the sinking boat fountain by the Piazza di Spagna. Walking tours of the Colosseum, Palatine (rich ancient roman neighborhood), Vatican, and a free tour of a few hot spots in the main area of the city. Our guide didn't even seem to think we were nuts for waiting outside at the churches...
It was a lot of fun, and I picked up a few words in Italiano which is always fun. Allorah, mi familia, it's time to hit the sack. bueno notte and arrivederci!
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