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Day two of Rome was most definitely better than the first day. Amanda and I both slept about 10 hours, so we were well rested for the day ahead of us. Breakfast was served at 9:30 AM in our little common room in the hotel; I had a cup of cherry yogurt, a peach jam filled croissant, and a cappuccino. Breakfast was to die for! I am such a fan of the coffee here. I also made a vow to just experience the food and coffee here; to try everything even if I don't like it. After breakfast we headed out to the Trastevere Market, about an hour walk away from our hotel. For my Buffalo friends, the Market is comparable to the former Super Flea on Walden Ave, but maybe a little nicer! While we were there we rummaged through the racks of 10 euro clothing (which were amazing!) and bought stereotypical key chains and trinkets. After the Market, we had a wonderful lunch in the neighborhood close at a small cafe on a winding back street tucked away between the buildings. I ate a tradition type of pizza that is proscuitto and cheese... no sauce! It was different for me but extremely tasty!! After lunch, a bunch of the girls and the professors of the trip went made our way back to the hotel... but shopped all the way back! We also took a ton of cute pictures and sight saw as we went! Soon dinner time came and the entire cohort sat down to an intriguing group dinner. We were served lukewarm pasta and a what seemed like a Tyson chicken patty... as underwhelming as the dinner was it was nice to sit down with everyone and eat a group meal. After dinner the kids of the group decided to go out for the night and let me tell you... we had a blast. First we went to the Ice Bar which was essentially a small room that was about 21 degrees and the walls were made of ice and ice sculptures. It was the coolest thing I think I have ever seen. The drinks were amazing and the pictures turned out even better! After the Ice Bar we went to the Irish Pub down the block from our hotel and danced the night away! They let us play whatever music we wanted and it was insanely fun!
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Nicole Tucker
1/10/2020 01:01:33 am
Coffee in italy was the reason I no longer have any cream or milk in my coffee. The stronger the better! Glad to see you are having so much fun!
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Pixita del Prado Hill
1/14/2020 08:42:55 pm
Hi Sydney, I am a professor in the Elementary Education Department, and I help with the IPDS Chile program -- I am enjoying the chance to read your blog and see your wonderful photos as I learn more about the IPDS Italy program. I look forward to reading about your experiences in Torremaggiore, too -- safe travels!
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AuthorI am in my junior year at Buffalo State as a Music Education major with a concentration in voice. I received an associate’s degree in Music Performance from a local community college and, during my time there, participated in vocal jazz, a madrigal choir, and an a cappella group that went the ICCA Quarter Finals. I participate in the Buffalo State Chamber Choir and enjoy working as a barista at Starbucks and spending time with my fiancé, Nathan. My dream job is to teach choir in high school! Archives
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