Ciao Roma!

I am sad to say we are leaving Rome behind. Although I think arriving in Malta will make me feel better. The past few days have been a whirlwind of Roman ruins, Catholic Churches and tons of gelato. I’ve walked so much I’ve worn a hole in my shoe! One highlight was the Gesu, an important Jesuit church where St. Ingnatius of Loyola is buried. Another was the orange gardens, situated on a hill overlooking the city. We were there at dusk and had a picturesque view of Rome becoming lit up. It was the perfect way to spend our last night.

I have also learned quite a lot about the refugee situation here in Rome. We visited both a men’s and a women’s shelter and although we did not meet any refugees, we learned about their entry process into the country. As a natural born citizen of a country, I cannot even begin to comprehend how it must feel to be forced to leave everything behind in my homeland only to live as an unwelcome guest in a foreign country. This experience has made me realize how lucky I am.