Lost in Roma

Roma, a life time is not enough. It's a magnificent repository of arts and history, glory and darkness, past and present. It's a perfect destination for backpackers. I was there for two and a half days, and I wasn't bored for a single second. A lot of friendly international people travel there. It was one of the few places I ran into people and got invited to join their group. The hospitality of two couples from France and Germany made my last meal in Rome at this Italian mama's kitchen much more enjoyable. The more northern I headed to, the less friendly the locals became.

 

Pantheon is my favorite. The extraordinary dome is perfectly symmetric and a huge globe can fit in. While it was originally built to the pagan Gods over 2000 years ago, it's converted to a church nowadays. However, the holes in the marble columns and roof reminded you the part of history this place had been plundered and damaged by emporers and popes. Speaking of which, the pope is probably the richest person in the world! His money is not in stocks or derivatives, people! Only commodities and precious art collection! Indeed, he had so many art pieces that he obviously didn't know where to put them so you can see treasuries everywhere in Vatican!

 

Roma certainly deserves 4 to 5 days for good glimpse of what she can offer. Get lost in the history in the day and go to Trastevere for a good traditional roman meal and nice vino at night!