I've been thinking and while I've been here, I've definitely had some firsts:
- eaten veal, gnocchi, pesto, and buffalo cheese
- swam in the Mediterranean
- eaten pasta every single day for six weeks
- went to a black sand beach
- had an espresso shot
- purchased leather like it was nobody's business
- been away from my family and loved ones for six weeks
- ordered a drink legally and without having to show an ID
- used public transportation as my ONLY means of getting around
- used a bidet as a foot-washer
- lived with two other girls in one room for six weeks
- the longest time I've been without Chick-Fil-A or mexican
There are probably a lot more that I can't think about, but point is, Italy has been one of the best experiences of my life. I've enjoyed every single second of it and if I could do it all over again, I know I would in a heartbeat. Thank you so much to those who have supported me and encouraged me to come here, because I will never forget this.
Our flight home tomorrow leaves the FCO at 9:40 AM and will be arriving in Atlanta at 2:55 PM. It's an 11 hour flight, and I might go insane. I am legitimately going to be the most anxious person to get off that plane, because my family and Brandon will be waiting on me at baggage claim and I'm dying to see them! Hopefully we'll go to Chick-Fil-A for dinner, yummm. :) And then on Wednesday, I'm getting my hair cut and a pedicure! My feet are so gross from all the walking I do here, just saying. And on Wednesday night I get to see my lovely grandparents. I'm so excited to show everyone my pictures and tell them about my adventures. Yayyy for being home!
But as the title of this post says, and the name of my blog says in Italian, I most definitely came, saw, and conquered this beautiful city that once was the central power of antiquity -- the Roman Empire.
