We then went back to our hostel for a nap and the ones who survived the traveling went out to see what the night life in Athens is like. We took a short train into the city to check out the different bars and clubs. The people in Athens dress so bizarre. Girls tease their hair crazy big, even messier than the 80's and wear insane outfits. We then got a kebab at a stand before going back to the hostel. The next morning we woke up superrr early and went straight to the Acropolis where our friend, Amanda who has taken a lot of classes on these buildings, gave us a little tour and background information. The views and the buildings are amazing. After walking all around up there we went back down to the museum that had some of the original pieces of these buildings that had to be kept safe. After we went to Hadrian's Arch and Temple of Zeus. We later went down the the market area of Athens and used up all of our "touristy tickets" from all of the top spots in Athens. Our friend Lauren met up with us and then we went out to dinner. Once dinner was over we took a "ferry" over night to Crete. The ferry was basically a cruise ship but instead of sleeping in a cabin we slept on airplane seats - which weren't extremely comfortable.
Finallyyyy the next morning we arrive in Crete and take a taxi to our Villa that will hold 11 of us for the week. It was MUCH bigger and more beautiful than I thought it would be. We had 2 indoor hot tubs / 2 outdoor pools / a gym / 2 kitchens / 2 living rooms / 5 bathrooms / and 6 bedrooms! It was on Olive Farm Villa's land so there was a farm right near us with turkeys / roosters / cows / sheep / goats / and a doberman pincher ... which scared us a bit. After walking downtown near our villa in Crete and walking along the superrr windy beach we went back up to make ribs / cheeseburgers / and hot dogs! We used our fireplace to grill everything and everyone pitched in - it was a lot of fun. The next day we laid out by the pools and walked around the town some more. We then went to one of the only restaurants open that day (because it wasn't their touristy season yet) Jay Jays for dinner. That night they had a guy sing and play guitar to greek songs as long as songs we knew (he was awesome). The next day we went to Chania one of the main cities in Crete and then later had dinner there. The next morning my friend Caitlin and I had to take a flight back to Athens and then fly back into Rome.
Pictures from Greece:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2038737&id=1376760021&l=15916c0aa7
Once I got back to Rome I met up with my parents and went to dinner with them at a restaurant right near my apartment. Then I took them to Campo De Fiori at night. The next morning we woke up super early and went to Villa Borghese for the Borghese Gallery. After that we accidentally ended up at the Spanish Steps, then picked up our tickets to Easter Sunday's Mass at the Vatican. We then took pictures at the Trevi Fountain and then had lunch at the Pantheon. After that I took them to what I think is the most beautiful church in Rome, Gesu. Then I took them to my favorite watering hole - Scholars Irish Pub. After a pint and a few pictures there we went to Piazza Navona. We looked at the market and all of the art there and saw an artist drawing pictures of people and they were amazingg. So pops asked me if I wanted it and I said sure and we got a picture of me! haha I then took them to La Boticcela or what we call it, Penn State Bar because the owner is a big Steelers fan and has PSU stuff all over the place. Then we went out to dinner and I met up with one of my best friends from home (home home, NY) Brigitte and took her and her friends out that night since they were visiting from Barcelona, where she is abroad this semester.
The next morning my parents and I visited S. Maria Cosmedin and the Mouth of Truth. We then went to see where I go to school near Castel San Angelo and I took them to my favorite pizza and gelato places. After we went back and saw S. Maria in Trastevere and I took them up a trail to see a gorgeous view of Rome. There we saw a huge fountain and many huge villas as well as another temple of St. Peter. Later that night we went to the Colosseum to see the Pope for his Good Friday Stations of the Cross.
The next day we took a bus to Naples and a ferry to see Capris for the day. We took a boat around the island and our tourguide Pino showed us all around. It was a gorgeous day and Capris is really pretty. The next day was Easter and we woke up super early to go to St. Peter's square at the Vatican for Easter Mass with the Pope. It was outside and before we sat down it was so nice out side. As soon as we sat down tho it was raining the whole time :/. After being drenched for about 6 hours and after the full mass we left and went back to change! We then went out for lunch with my roommate Nicole and then took our respective naps due to our busy week. Later I met up with my parents and went to dinner and we said our goodbyes.
Pictures from Rome with my Parents:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2038718&id=1376760021&l=7030508a7e
Monday was the first time I could sleep in for a long time! I had great plans for the day but unfortunately everything in Italy was closed so we basically still had no food after being away for a week. Later that day my two friends from PSU, Hilary and Megan from my sorority came to visit from Barcelona so we all went out to dinner and I took them out for the night.
Tuesday started our short week of classes :/ after class I got back and our internet in our building was shut down. I called the people in charge of maintenance and they said to hold my horses and they will fix it in 72 hours. SEVENTY TWO HOURS. Dear lord. That wasn't working for me since I had an internship interview later that day via Skype. Luckily I found unsecured wireless from someone on our street and was able to get online. (PS. Our internet still doesn't work and it's very slow now that I'm stealing someone's). After my interview Nicole and I made tacos for Taco Tuesday :) and I went to Scholars because I could finally do Karaoke again because lent was over. I decided George Michael - Faith was a good idea.
Wednesday I had a long day long day of classes and made Sponge Bob Mac n Cheese that my parents brought from home for me!!! Then I went to the soccer fields to see my roommate, Nicole, play on the IES club team against another IES team. She scored a goal! But their team lost pretty badly (the other team was stacked!). Today is Thursday and I just got back from class / had another internship interview and I'm finishing up packing for my weekend to Scotland and Ireland!! I'm still keeping crazy busy!
Ciao,
Krista
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