05/24/2010 ...or at least I think it is. Maybe. Either way: Italy, Day 1.

I don't think I've ever been so thankful for a shower in my life. I actually feel a little bit like a person again: Huzzah!

The walking tour of Rome was today. The Pantheon was absolutely incredible. [On a side note, I got Casey to remember that the Pantheon in in Rome ...as opposed to the Parthenon - must thank Heather for the Pantheon -> pan is round -> round starts with "R" and so does Rome!] ...And back on topic: Artstor, or even projections, hardly do the Pantheon justice. It's absolutely massive, and, well, a little majestic. Okay, more than a little. I almost wish it weren't as busy as it is. Without the crowd, it'd be one of those very reflective places, but, alas, tourism has won...

...And, apparently, I have no sense of timeline.

There were things before the Pantheon on the tour; the Spanish Steps [very bad for flip-flop wearers! Lesson learned], some "taken" [I prefer "plundered," as I am no diplomat] Egyptian obelisks, and the Trevi Fountain [where the weariness finally won, and I was so happy for lunch].

Speaking of lunch ...wow. "By the slice" mistake of a lifetime resulting in a full pizza for me, and one for Casey. Delicious. Finished. Crankiness averted.

We were a little late getting back [darn iPod!] so we headed straight to the Pantheon pretty much, then to the bus stop and back to the hotel.

Naps and showers are my favorite things. Dinner was delicious ...pasta, veal, and tarts of some kind. Actually survived walking to and from the restaurant in heels. Mission Cobblestones + Heels 2 : Success! Busy day tomorrow. Almost time for bed...

Things Checked Off Life's To-Do List:
*Go to Italy
+ Rome
*Visit Raphael's tomb in the Pantheon [Gosh, I'm turning into such a fangirl.]

To-Do:
*Citta' del Sole [arts-minded children's toys for Casey]
*Chiesa di Santa Maria della Concezione [Capuchin cemetery]
*Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria [Bernini's "The Ecstasy of St. Theresa"]

Oh! And Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers was pretty amazing too - Dare I say it? Better than the Trevi Fountain to me! Gasp! BED.