Roma, la citta' eterna

A wedding with confetti in front of the colosseum...

Brooke, having a moment....
Amusement of 5 different photos being taken at the Trevi Fountain at the same time.

Before i settle down and get a job, i decided it was time for another adventure, and this one lead me to the eternal city of Rome. This time i had a local guide, Brooke Willis who has been studying there for nearly 4 months, to show me around. We saw roma from a different light, but nonetheless, were still in awe over the history of roma, and how its pulse continues to resonate throughout the world.

le messa....(mass)

Recently, i decided it was a good night to try mass at our nearby church. I knew they had it every evening at 6pm because they have warning bells that go off at 5:30pm so you have time to get your act together, and be kneeling by 6. Well, I got a late start and ended up reading a sign, that lead me to this door. Due to the winter season, mass would be held in another section of the church....however, before i could find it's new location, i was scared off by this intimidating stone face. No wonder the mass attendence is dwindling in Italia.....

Thanksgiving.....truly

In honor of our favorite American holiday Mark and I hosted 22 people over to our house on Saturday the 24th, early afternoon....friends from work, italian school, and friends of family...in all, there were 10 countries represented under our roof: italia, USA, france, slovakia, england, scotland (controversial), columbia, netherlands, south korea, and australia. Most of the italians showed up late, but said it was the best turkey they ever had....reason for being late, "why are they eating so early, we'll show up at 5." All USA folks were happy to dip in on an old, but loved tradition (all 4 of us). The french, they showed up early, brought half the dinner table, and left before dessert. Slovakia represented in true fashion with a bottle of something i can't pronounce and a proof that will kill a cold virus in seconds (im living proof). England and Scotland, technically from the same country, but one saying gibberish you can't understand half the time, and the other, content under all circumstances. Columbia didn't make any food to bring, but brought plenty of food made by her suocera (mother-in-law), and lost the flag off her wine glass 2x by the end of the evening. The Netherlands, some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, but confused....."we're dutch, live in holland, but the country is the Netherlands." South Korea, glad to be here and Australia made some mean green salad. Under our roof, we're thankful that the world is at peace and laughing together.