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My Last Week In Rome

Kathryn Sommer
December 22, 2015

Saying goodbye is never easy, but how to say bye correctly from a city that has provided you with the most amazing memories during the entire last semester? As it was our last week in Rome, we wanted to make sure to check all of the boxes from our "Things-To-Do-In-Rome" list. 

I finally saw the famous keyhole on the Aventine hill. After a short line of tourists I was able to peak through the keyhole with perfect view of the Vatican. I toured the Castel Sant'Angelo one last time and was lucky enough to have chosen a very sunny day - though surprisingly all days in December have been extremely sunny and warm. I got my last gelato at my favorite place called "Frigidarium" that glazes the gelato with melted chocolate for free! I went to Gianicolo again and enjoyed the beautiful winter day at this park with the view of the Villa Aurelia. I ate at my favorite restaurant, called "Roscioli," one last time and ate amazing buratta with sundried tomatoes and pasta with a parmesan and butter sauce (arguably the best in the world). I went to the Villa Medici and saw the fabulous copies of the Niobe statues with her children. And I got all of my Christmas shopping done as I went to the famous Campo Dei Fiori Market and the amazing stands and stores at Cola di Rienzo. What a great goodbye from the greatest city! 

Keyhole with distant view of St. Peter's Basilica dome through it, surrounded by ornate metal. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

Ornate keyhole with distant view of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

1. Ornate metal peephole with a round opening.
2. Distant view of Vatican dome under a blue sky.
3. Vatican dome seen through a dark arched window. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

1. Close-up of ornate keyhole on a metal door.
2. Panoramic view of Rome with St. Peter's Basilica.
3. St. Peter's Basilica framed by a dark archway.
4. Hand holding gelato cone under hanging umbrellas. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

Bronze keyhole with ornate design. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

Burrata with sundried tomatoes on a white plate with a blue rim. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Pasta with butter and Parmesan on a white plate. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

Elegant villa with two towers, surrounded by manicured hedges under a partly cloudy sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

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<p>My name is Kathryn Sommer and I study at Haverford College, a small school right outside of Philadelphia. I am a premed student majoring in biology, though I also have a passion for art, especially drawing and photography, both of which I enjoy the most when traveling. I was fortunate enough to grow up traveling the world, mainly Europe, as I was born and raised in Germany. On one of my shorter trips in my childhood, I have visited Rome and I cannot wait to get to know the city, the culture, and the people better.</p>

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Haverford College
Major:
Biological Sciences
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