Well, it is Saturday and we road the bus down to the part of Rome that holds many world famous hot spots, a few that we visited are: the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps. Starting with the Trevi Fountain, we all threw in our three coins; one coin means you’ll return to Rome; two, you’ll return and fall in love; three, you’ll return, find love, and marry. Sounds like a great deal to me! After parting from the fountain, we headed to the Pantheon, which to our disappointment was closed due to Mass. So, we continued to walk, entering a few Cathedrals along our way, until we ended up at a restaurant where we ate lunch to kill time so that when we were done we could go back to the Pantheon.

After walking back to the Pantheon, we see closed doors and a big line of people looking through a crack in the doors. As we approach, we notice a sign that says “closed at one on holidays.” It was just passed one, and we were disappointed! The Pantheon is one of the things we just HAD to see before leaving Rome! Anyways, we carried on eventually ending up at the Spanish Steps. There, a couple of classmates and I climbed to the top of the steps and looked down at the crowded streets before strolling back down and exploring the area. By the time it was time to go, our feet were throbbing, we were ready to relax for a little! We went back to the hotel and relaxed a little before dinner.

After yet another authentic Italian dinner, we all walked up to Castel St. Angelo. And what do you know, the market was finally open! We all went from booth to booth, checking everything out as we awaited the fireworks to come because of the Roman Holiday, Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. the fireworks show was absolutely amazing! Definitely one of my favorite things that we did. It was much more enthralling than fireworks shows that I have seen here, it’s like the whole show was a grand finale! After the long day, we headed back to our hotel where I quickly slipped in to unconsciousness.