Buongiorno!\u00a0 It\u2019s Thursday January 12 and the first day I woke up in Roma!\u00a0 The John Felice Rome Center is the most beautiful campus I have ever seen.\u00a0 Fruit trees and olive groves adorn the entrance and each bedroom has a view of natural scenery of the neighborhood.\u00a0 I have probably walked about 10 miles just since I arrived, much of that being aimless strolling due to my poor sense of direction and extremely hidden street signs. \u00a0Regardless, somewhere along those 10 miles I realized there is nothing better than being lost. \u00a0I am lost in another culture. \u00a0Lost in another language.\u00a0 Lost in the romance of this incredible city.\u00a0 I am captivated.<\/span><\/p>\n This morning I woke up with my mind set on searching for the perfect cappuccino.\u00a0 After walking around for about an hour, I found a perfect spot among endless perfect spots.\u00a0 I bellied up to the bar, faked some Italian and consumed the strongest espresso drink that has ever entered my body.(I\u2019m still buzzing\u2026seriously)\u00a0 The server told me I was not drinking fast enough, and when I looked around he was right.\u00a0 I have come to realize there are many things Italians savor with time; caffeinated beverages are not among them.\u00a0 Chugging espresso and savoring food and wine\u2026I can get into that.<\/p>\n More to come\u2026<\/p>\n xo<\/p>\n Espresso Lover<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" January 12, 2012 ROME if You Want to, Roam around the World Buongiorno!\u00a0 It\u2019s Thursday January 12 and the first day I woke up in Roma!\u00a0 The John Felice Rome Center is the most beautiful campus I have ever seen.\u00a0 Fruit trees and olive groves adorn the entrance and each bedroom has a view of … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/goglobal\/files\/2012\/01\/photo-1-150x150.jpg\")
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