Did you know it rains in Rome?

I was under the impression, for some reason, that it never rains in Rome. Well, it does. It can actually rain all day long. Like yesterday, for example. I left the hostel after a great nights sleep (forgive the grammar, I am still figuring out the Italian keyboard--ha! just found the apostrophe key). The three other women in my dorm room were super nice. The hostel was super nice. Carmen, who runs the hostel--super nice, too. Anyway, so Saturday morning I set out to meet up with two friends (Yael and Ross) who just happened to be in Rome.

I was supposed to meet them outside of Termini station at 10 by Via Giovanni Giolitti and Via Mamiani. Well, it took me quite some time to find that little spot. I was just walking back and forth on Via Giolitti, starting to draw attention to myself, which is not good in such a sketch part of town. Finally, this really nice Italian guy walks up to me and says: "Bella, how can I help?" He told me exactly where to go. It was nice.

So, finally met up with Ross and Yael, and we went ALL OVER ROME. In case you didn't get the emphasis--we went ALL OVER ROME. We saw the Vatican, the Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, and what I think are the only two vegan restaurants in Italy. I will post pictures later. I'm working on a series of me posing as statues. Eh...

I'm onto my second hostel now. I'll be at the CIAK for six nights. It seems nice. The front desk guy was very genial. There is a kitchen. Both things give me hope. The room is also clean and has a bathroom connected--molto importante.

Will write more later!