Yesterday was a filled day with last minute errands and orientation tours around campus. After a busy and somewhat monotonous day we decided to treat ourselves to our first gelato. We got recommendations for the best gelateria in Trastevere and didn't exactly make friends with the owner after each asking for a sample. My mix of pistachio and chocolate hazelnut were superb and nobody left that shop unhappy. (Travelers tip: when it comes to gelato make sure not to get the fluffy, picture perfect gelato such as the gelato from Blue Ice-its a tourist trap and not the real deal)
Later that night we caught the Ravens Broncos game at the local American bar, Drunken Ship and then was forced next door to Sloppy Sam's when they insisted on shutting their tv off at 2am to make us leave. The game was great, and it was an interesting experience having to explain the significance of this game to the Italians.
Today was our first day free from orientation activities, but our last day before classes start. We decided to try and sightsee what we can of Rome before heading off to Florence the following weekend. Unfortunately the weather called for thunderstorms and heavy showers all day (common for Rome's winter) which ruined our plans of touring the Colosseum and Pantheon. Instead we decided to make due with the weather and head to a local museum. We ended up at the Museo Nazionale Romano Crypta Balbi
This museum features the destruction of ancient Rome from the various fires and earthquakes and has a sizable collection of artifacts and ruins. The Museo Nazionale Romano highlights the crypts of ancient Rome in the basement of the museum.
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