Oh happy day

Five reasons that the 23rd of February was a happy day:

Numero uno-
It was only raining a little bit. Who invented umbrellas? Whoever it was, they're awesome.

Numero due-
We were finally at the colosseum at a time when they actually let you go inside and see the wonders it has to offer. We had learned all about the ancient stadium from Lisa some days before, and so we were all excited to see the inside and imagine how it must have looked in the days of gladiators and martyrs. You could see where all the people and animals had been kept or allowed to prepare for their turn in front of the crowd in rooms beneath the floor, and there were some of the original stone seats assembled for us to look at. You could almost picture the Colloseum filled with thousands of people in a frenzy of lust for good, bloody entertainment. Fun stuff.

Numero tre-
Um, that was all we did today. Hurrah for time to catch up on homework and exploration of Roma.

Numero quattro-
Lisa took us to the best gelato place in the entire world, San Crispino's. Unusual and amazing flavors there include (but are not limited to) Pear, Honey, Vanilla, and Ginger Cinnamon. I had two servings. Oops.

Numero cinque-
I turned 19 today. And of course everyone here is hard rock and took me out to eat yummy Indian food in Trastevere. Thanks guys.

Oh happy day.

-Julia