Sadly, we are starting to feel the end of the trip approaching. We had our last day of class today, discussing the role of women and their rights in our respective countries. It is amazing to see how lucky I am to be a woman who lives in America, compared to the rights of women in countries not as lucky. Well, to me it seems lucky. To many others, that is simply their culture and it would be wrong to change it to what Americans have. The main thing to be kept in mind is that the main issue with most topics is all about perspective. What is right to some is not to everyone else. We said goodbye to our classroom and a final farewell to the awful stairs that reminded me how out of shape I am. We said goodbye to Fabrizio in the café who would help us with our Italian. We went back to the hotel and got ready for our afternoon off. Naturally, with a predominately girl group the choice was easy: shopping. We went to the section near the Vatican that has all the super fancy shops where I want every piece of clothing, but would have to sell some kidneys to afford them. Although, it was a really cool experience to see the high fashion of Europe, even if we couldn’t afford it. We actually shopped in the little street markets between the expensive stores, where I got to experience a very snappy man who would not hear of me haggling with him. Overall, it was just another way for us to experience the culture of Rome and see how much it has attracted so many nationalities, which are able to mingle with each other with no conflict. If only the rest of the world could be that way!

After a nap and some dinner, we headed off to the Vatican Museum. I may have said multiple times already that what I saw put me into a silenced awe, but none compared to the wonder I felt today. So much history is within that museum. The intricacy itself is something to be amazed at. Once again, that something of this marvel is something the world as a whole can come together and enjoy it. Of course, no night would be complete without gelato! Another amazing day in Italy!!