Update in Pictures (3)

So, here is another update in pictures. This update is pretty hosh-posh and is really just a recycling of all my favorite pictures that I never had a reason to post.

Graffiti can be found almost everywhere here. Although you see it more in the outer parts than the center of Rome and you see it less in Trastevere than anywhere else. Most of the time, its politically minded teenagers writing pointless things on very important walls. But every now and then, you'll find the exact opposite, which is something entertaining (like this sad-face) on an idle wall next to an out of the way bus stop.

I just look really fly in this picture. Other than that, it has no importance whatsoever. It's in Pompeii, but the post I'm leaning on doesn't have any particular significance within the ruins. Relatedly, I've found a recent affinity for scarves. Sadly, that scarf isn't actually mine.


This was the clearest day Rome has had since I've been here! This picture was taken at around 8:45 A.M. on a Sunday morning. How glourious! I don't know the guy in the picture, but he looks like he owns the city.

These are from the top of the Pontifical North American College. My friend who studies there offhandedly told me that it has a "nice view of Rome". Well, that turned out to be quite the understatement. It has one of the best views of Rome (and Vatican City for that matter) and you could even sit down and have a coffee while you enjoy it! I love rooftop seating.

More later! Thanks to Mike for the camera, Sally for the scarf, some punk teenage Italian for the grafitti, Charlie for the amazing rooftop view, and to the man with the long jacket for his determined strut.

Ciao!
Matt