PART 8
After the Colosseum we thought nothing in Rome could be as cool as that, but then we arrived at the Spanish steps are last sight in Rome. The steps were beautiful and in front of theme was a beautiful fountain. While everyone else sat at the bottom of the steps my dad and I went to the top of them. The others were missing out, the view was amazing. We could see streets going everywhere. After we left we had a picnic in a park that my dad had found and then on the way back home we got gelato. It was a perfect last day in Rome.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
3.00pm- bedtime in Rome
PART 7
Finally, it was the day that we were going to see the Colosseum, we started walking down all of the streets, until we came to a giant hill and looking over the hill we saw a giant valley like thing that looked like it was full of bricks and old arches. We then walked down the hill and got tickets to go inside the ruins. Now looking closely it didn't look like just a giant pile of bricks it looked like old houses and caves beneath the soil. This turned out to be one of my favorite sights in Rome. Next what we had been waiting for the Colosseum! We got to go ahead of the line since we had already bought our tickets which was great because the line for tickets went on forever. Once we got in the sight was amazing. It was huge, there were old seats made of stone and in the middle the floor was all taken off and underneath were sells where they kept the animals and gladiators. My dad said they use to have a cover to put ontop. We went upstairs and it was an even better view of the ground and there were little balconies where we could look over the street and over the colliseum. It was finally time to go home. We decided to take the metro which didn't take long then when we got back to the apartment, my brother, sister, and I played hide and go seek for the rest of the night until it was time to go to bed.
Finally, it was the day that we were going to see the Colosseum, we started walking down all of the streets, until we came to a giant hill and looking over the hill we saw a giant valley like thing that looked like it was full of bricks and old arches. We then walked down the hill and got tickets to go inside the ruins. Now looking closely it didn't look like just a giant pile of bricks it looked like old houses and caves beneath the soil. This turned out to be one of my favorite sights in Rome. Next what we had been waiting for the Colosseum! We got to go ahead of the line since we had already bought our tickets which was great because the line for tickets went on forever. Once we got in the sight was amazing. It was huge, there were old seats made of stone and in the middle the floor was all taken off and underneath were sells where they kept the animals and gladiators. My dad said they use to have a cover to put ontop. We went upstairs and it was an even better view of the ground and there were little balconies where we could look over the street and over the colliseum. It was finally time to go home. We decided to take the metro which didn't take long then when we got back to the apartment, my brother, sister, and I played hide and go seek for the rest of the night until it was time to go to bed.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
3.00pm- bedtime in Rome
PART 6
As we entered the Vatican we saw many people dressed in funny outfits. It turns out they were the guards for the pope. It was a good thing Gabe wasn't wearing shorts because to get in, you had to have your knees covered. We walked around a big fountain for a while and my mom took some pictures then we headed inside. Everywhere there were little markings and pictures made of glass. We headed down a long hallway where there were a bunch of stone coffins one for each pope. After we were out we went inside a different part of the church where the walls were covered in stained glass and the floor was decorated with swirls and colorful shapes.
As we entered the Vatican we saw many people dressed in funny outfits. It turns out they were the guards for the pope. It was a good thing Gabe wasn't wearing shorts because to get in, you had to have your knees covered. We walked around a big fountain for a while and my mom took some pictures then we headed inside. Everywhere there were little markings and pictures made of glass. We headed down a long hallway where there were a bunch of stone coffins one for each pope. After we were out we went inside a different part of the church where the walls were covered in stained glass and the floor was decorated with swirls and colorful shapes.
3.00pm- bedtime in Rome
PART 5
As the van came into the city we saw old buildings of hundreds of different colors. The building we were staying in was pink and yellow, and the building across the street was orange. We had nothing to do because the man that owned the apartment wasn't expecting us for another hour so while Gabe, Isabel and my dad went to look for a grocery store my mom and I watched the stuff on a bench outside, well she did, I slept. Finally it was noon and we walked up to our apartment to drop off our stuff then we were going to walk around. We walked down the streets and everyone was moving fast. People whizzed by us or biked or rode smart cars, and scooters, it was a familiar feeling like in Paris. Then we saw in the distance a huge wall the wall that surrounded the huge Vatican.
As the van came into the city we saw old buildings of hundreds of different colors. The building we were staying in was pink and yellow, and the building across the street was orange. We had nothing to do because the man that owned the apartment wasn't expecting us for another hour so while Gabe, Isabel and my dad went to look for a grocery store my mom and I watched the stuff on a bench outside, well she did, I slept. Finally it was noon and we walked up to our apartment to drop off our stuff then we were going to walk around. We walked down the streets and everyone was moving fast. People whizzed by us or biked or rode smart cars, and scooters, it was a familiar feeling like in Paris. Then we saw in the distance a huge wall the wall that surrounded the huge Vatican.
3.00pm- bedtime in Rome
PART 4
Finally we were off the plane. my ears felt like two big balloons and my stomach felt sick, but when I glanced out the window the beauty of Italy amazed me, and I hadn't even saw the city yet. Next we had to find a way to get to our apartment so we went to a stand where they were selling train tickets. Only 11 Euros each, that would be 75 dollars here. We went to another stand that said tourist information and the lady there told us we could take a van straight to our apartment, so we waited and a driver came and led us to a big white van with two other people. Most of the ride nobody talked Gabe, Isabel, and I were just staring at the scenery. Out of the city there were fields and lots of trees and in the city was much different.
Finally we were off the plane. my ears felt like two big balloons and my stomach felt sick, but when I glanced out the window the beauty of Italy amazed me, and I hadn't even saw the city yet. Next we had to find a way to get to our apartment so we went to a stand where they were selling train tickets. Only 11 Euros each, that would be 75 dollars here. We went to another stand that said tourist information and the lady there told us we could take a van straight to our apartment, so we waited and a driver came and led us to a big white van with two other people. Most of the ride nobody talked Gabe, Isabel, and I were just staring at the scenery. Out of the city there were fields and lots of trees and in the city was much different.
Friday, October 24, 2008
3.00pm- bedtime in Rome
PART 3
Finally we were on the plane and off to ROME!!!!!!!!! but, unfortunately we had 3 seats in business and 2 in coach. Because Isabel couldn't sit in Business because she was to young, I got to sit in business. Of course Gabe didn't want to sit in coach so my dad said he would pay me 20 bucks to sit with Isabel in coach, of course I wanted 10 Euro to spend in Italy so I went on the plane happy. 4 hours later... tired, need sleep, would give up 20 dollars, but I couldn't. Finally after 6 movies, 4 chapters, 1 minute of sleep we arrived in ROME. YESSSSSSS.
Finally we were on the plane and off to ROME!!!!!!!!! but, unfortunately we had 3 seats in business and 2 in coach. Because Isabel couldn't sit in Business because she was to young, I got to sit in business. Of course Gabe didn't want to sit in coach so my dad said he would pay me 20 bucks to sit with Isabel in coach, of course I wanted 10 Euro to spend in Italy so I went on the plane happy. 4 hours later... tired, need sleep, would give up 20 dollars, but I couldn't. Finally after 6 movies, 4 chapters, 1 minute of sleep we arrived in ROME. YESSSSSSS.
3.00pm- bedtime in Rome
PART TWO
While we waited in the airport we thought that we would catch a bus to the air and space museum. Of course mom and me didn't want to look at old planes so we went to a mc donalds and mom worked on her achievment test that she was writing and I read my book. After a while we got hungry so my mom and I got together some dimes and nickels and quarters and got hot chocolate and french fries. When my Isabel, Gabe, and dad got back we ate, and then my sister and brother went to look in the old control tower. While they were gone my mom, dad and I played Rummy. I beat my dad twice.......YESSSSSSSSSSS. There were also these people there who I talked to about a the book I was reading called the city of masks. Finally we left and went back to the airport.
3.00pm- bedtime in Rome
PART ONE
Last week we went to Rome. Waking up at 3:00 is much tougher then it sounds. As a picture, Iwas still in bed until 20 min before we left. On the way to the airport I ......slept. Once we got there we got our tickets and then walked half asleep through security, on the other side we boarded our plane. Some how I didn't sleep on the plane, my sister on the doze off as soon as she sat down. The whole ride to Dullas I just read my book. When we got to the next airport we found out some information we should have known much earlier, Guess what kids, our flight leaves at 6:30 tonight.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Obama rally
Today my family and i went to an Obama rally. we got up pretty early and drove to Columbus where it was taking place. Right when we drove up i knew it would be pretty crowded. Finally, we found a parking spot and started to walk to the park where Obama would be speaking. AS we walked there were tons of people selling Obama shirts, pins, and hats and a bunch of people standing in a long line..... the line to get in. It turned out the line didn't take very long soon we were through the security and fighting for a place to watch. Soon it started to get real hot and we wanted a place to sit down in the shade, bye bye spot. After we saw it getting crowded we decided to head back to our spot it was to crowded so we found another spot a little further back, then it started to get too hot again so we went to sit in the shade again, we lost that spot to. Finally, people started to talk on the stage with the music playing in the back ground of course I couldn't see anything because of the crowd but i could hear the people talking and the crowd cheering. Then after the last person spoke (the mayor of Columbus) we heard a giant cheer and people started to put there cameras in the air because at last Obama started to talk. My brother got onto a truck to take pictures and when we all went over to join him i got a spot on the truck to where I had a perfect view of the stage. Finally, it was time to go. After we ate we went to the Easton Mall to see a movie, after the movie we headed home.
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