Day 1 - The Flight and Hotel

(Us in CVG Airport)

Before going to Rome I believed myself to be a seasoned (if although, domestic) traveler. I've made my way across the States, I've even been to Bermuda three or four times. I loved flying and didn't find it as stressful others might. However, that first eight hour flight to Rome really made me stop and erase everything I've said about me being a flyer. I stayed up the previous night so I would be tired enough to sleep on this flight, and I was, but for some reason could not get comfortable.

While the flight was a learning experience, landing in Rome, seeing everything in Italian, and hearing Italian on the speakers made me forget everything but the simple fact: I've made it to Rome! After purchasing my train and metro ticket (and speaking my first Italian) we made our way from the airport to Termini (the metro hub of Rome), and from there to our Hotel. (Us at the train station heading for Termini)

After placing my bag in my room, having a brief meeting upstairs, and getting a quick dinner / lunch (it was only 3 pm) I barely made it back to my room before passing out. I believe my lack of sleep finally caught up to me. I was upset that I didn't get to go "see the sights" with many of the others, but I was too tired. I slept until 6 pm, got up and read for two hours before passing out again and not waking up until morning. While I call this "Day 1", I do not count this day as my first true day in Rome, but rather the travel day.

(Our hotel)