Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Itinerary
Travel and Tourism
Italy 2014
Details- Duration: 12 Days-11 Nights
Rome, Italy
Day 1- Arrived in Rome after almost 24 hours of traveling aboard American Airlines flight #390 and #361. Also, checked into Relias 6 hotel which costs $1520 per person for all of the nights.
Day 2- Attended the Italian Grand Prix at eleven o'clock in the morning.
Day 3- Went to the Gardaland Amusement park by bus. Ate dinner as a group at the Pizzeria Saloon. Afterwards we took a bus back to the hotel.
Day 4- Played paintball at the Ares Paintball course in Notturna, Italy. Afterwards ate at the Scholars Lounge Restaurant.
Day 5- Visited the famous St. Peter's Basilica.
Day 6- Relaxed and enjoyed our day at the Hydromania water park.
Day 7- Attended a film at the Nuovo Cinema Theatre.
Day 8- Took a hike at Pollino National Park.
Day 9- Ate at the Pizza Restaurant and afterwards attended one of Italy's main attractions, the Trevi Fountain.
Day 10- Learned about the well-known Italian Holiday, Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day).
Day 11- Went to the local coffee shop and then spent the rest of the day at the Relias 6 Hotel.
Day 12- Traveled by flight back to Raleigh, North Carolina.
Italy 2014
Details- Duration: 12 Days-11 Nights
Rome, Italy
Day 1- Arrived in Rome after almost 24 hours of traveling aboard American Airlines flight #390 and #361. Also, checked into Relias 6 hotel which costs $1520 per person for all of the nights.
Day 2- Attended the Italian Grand Prix at eleven o'clock in the morning.
Day 3- Went to the Gardaland Amusement park by bus. Ate dinner as a group at the Pizzeria Saloon. Afterwards we took a bus back to the hotel.
Day 4- Played paintball at the Ares Paintball course in Notturna, Italy. Afterwards ate at the Scholars Lounge Restaurant.
Day 5- Visited the famous St. Peter's Basilica.
Day 6- Relaxed and enjoyed our day at the Hydromania water park.
Day 7- Attended a film at the Nuovo Cinema Theatre.
Day 8- Took a hike at Pollino National Park.
Day 9- Ate at the Pizza Restaurant and afterwards attended one of Italy's main attractions, the Trevi Fountain.
Day 10- Learned about the well-known Italian Holiday, Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day).
Day 11- Went to the local coffee shop and then spent the rest of the day at the Relias 6 Hotel.
Day 12- Traveled by flight back to Raleigh, North Carolina.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Day 12
Day 12
12 November, 2014
7:14 pm
Well today is the day we all are leaving to go back home. I'm really sad because I've had so much fun here in Italy. The people I met are not only amazing but they are honestly extremely down to earth. They showed us what it's liked to live in Italy and also how everything works, best places to get your meals, and where to catch the local bus. If it wasn't for the people we met on our journey then we most likely would've been lost the whole time. I can't forget about Italy itself. The country is absolutely marvelous. The architecture of the city's makes you appreciate all the things created in the past. Italians send a message to the world that art tells a story. Everything in Italy is very artsy, almost like their country is made up of art. They have wonderful food and drinks, too. All of the buildings were to die for, so beautiful. They had a ton of nature involved in their lives, almost everywhere you go. There are many more trees than there are here, in America. It was just so stunning, everything about the place. I hate to be leaving, but hopefully, I'll come back sometime. It's just a shame to see it go, I'm going to miss it here. Waking up every morning to the smell of pure Italian air……. OH HOW WE WILL MISS OUR BEAUTIFUL ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!
12 November, 2014
7:14 pm
Well today is the day we all are leaving to go back home. I'm really sad because I've had so much fun here in Italy. The people I met are not only amazing but they are honestly extremely down to earth. They showed us what it's liked to live in Italy and also how everything works, best places to get your meals, and where to catch the local bus. If it wasn't for the people we met on our journey then we most likely would've been lost the whole time. I can't forget about Italy itself. The country is absolutely marvelous. The architecture of the city's makes you appreciate all the things created in the past. Italians send a message to the world that art tells a story. Everything in Italy is very artsy, almost like their country is made up of art. They have wonderful food and drinks, too. All of the buildings were to die for, so beautiful. They had a ton of nature involved in their lives, almost everywhere you go. There are many more trees than there are here, in America. It was just so stunning, everything about the place. I hate to be leaving, but hopefully, I'll come back sometime. It's just a shame to see it go, I'm going to miss it here. Waking up every morning to the smell of pure Italian air……. OH HOW WE WILL MISS OUR BEAUTIFUL ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Day 11
Day 11
11 November, 2014
6:53 pm
This morning, I woke everybody up, around 7:00 A.M. The weather outside, and also the weather for the whole vacation was a scattered clouds and mostly sunny. The temperature varied from a high of 63*F and a low of 42*F. The first thing we did, was catch a bus to a local coffee shop in Rome. The bus fee cost $12 for every person total. Once we arrived to the local coffee shop we We all decided to order croissants and coffee. The price came to a total of $50 plus a tip in American money. Every since we arrived here in Italy and even before, we always had conversations about eating Italian food. Our plan was to eat Italian food for every meal because we thought that since we are here we mine as well get the full experience. Anyways after we ate we just went back to the hotel and rested the rest of the day because we have a long flight ahead of us tomorrow….
11 November, 2014
6:53 pm
This morning, I woke everybody up, around 7:00 A.M. The weather outside, and also the weather for the whole vacation was a scattered clouds and mostly sunny. The temperature varied from a high of 63*F and a low of 42*F. The first thing we did, was catch a bus to a local coffee shop in Rome. The bus fee cost $12 for every person total. Once we arrived to the local coffee shop we We all decided to order croissants and coffee. The price came to a total of $50 plus a tip in American money. Every since we arrived here in Italy and even before, we always had conversations about eating Italian food. Our plan was to eat Italian food for every meal because we thought that since we are here we mine as well get the full experience. Anyways after we ate we just went back to the hotel and rested the rest of the day because we have a long flight ahead of us tomorrow….
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Day 10
Day 10
10 November, 2014
7:26 pm
Today was different from the other days we have spent here in Italy. We heard that a lot of people were getting ready for upcoming celebrations. The famous holiday celebration is known as Santo Stefano. This means St. Stephen’s Day in English. Santo Stefano is held on December 26, the day after Christmas. St Stephen is believed to be the first Christian martyr. He was stoned to death sometime around the year 33 CE. St Stephen's feast day was made a public holiday in Italy in 1947. In some places, St Stephen's feast day is traditionally a day for many Italians to visit the Nativity scenes at the churches. Other events on St Stephen's Day in different parts of Italy include markets, carnivals and festivals. Public places such as government offices, post offices, banks, and schools are closed during this holiday. Transportation options are available but people are usually advised not to use these due to the fact that the country is really busy. The history of this holiday is interesting. In the bible it is described as “full of faith and the Holy Spirit”, by chopping down a strong fine chestnut tree. Young men and woodcutters cut down the tree, which they take and load it onto a special constructed bullock cart. After this, the men take the tree to the piazza. After all is said and done this holiday seems like a really fun event to participate in. I wish we could stay for this event but we have to go back home to our families. The thing I love about this country is that they really stay true to their history and beliefs and I just find that amazing. Everyone is so nice and welcoming and we all just really appreciate it. Anyways I'm really tired so i'm going to go to sleep. Goodnight!
10 November, 2014
7:26 pm
Today was different from the other days we have spent here in Italy. We heard that a lot of people were getting ready for upcoming celebrations. The famous holiday celebration is known as Santo Stefano. This means St. Stephen’s Day in English. Santo Stefano is held on December 26, the day after Christmas. St Stephen is believed to be the first Christian martyr. He was stoned to death sometime around the year 33 CE. St Stephen's feast day was made a public holiday in Italy in 1947. In some places, St Stephen's feast day is traditionally a day for many Italians to visit the Nativity scenes at the churches. Other events on St Stephen's Day in different parts of Italy include markets, carnivals and festivals. Public places such as government offices, post offices, banks, and schools are closed during this holiday. Transportation options are available but people are usually advised not to use these due to the fact that the country is really busy. The history of this holiday is interesting. In the bible it is described as “full of faith and the Holy Spirit”, by chopping down a strong fine chestnut tree. Young men and woodcutters cut down the tree, which they take and load it onto a special constructed bullock cart. After this, the men take the tree to the piazza. After all is said and done this holiday seems like a really fun event to participate in. I wish we could stay for this event but we have to go back home to our families. The thing I love about this country is that they really stay true to their history and beliefs and I just find that amazing. Everyone is so nice and welcoming and we all just really appreciate it. Anyways I'm really tired so i'm going to go to sleep. Goodnight!
Friday, December 6, 2013
Day 7
Day 7
7 November, 2014
5:23 pm
Today was honestly quite amazing. First thing we did was wake of at about nine o'clock in the morning. We didn't feel the need to wake up really early like the other days because we just wanted to relax a little much after doing all of this traveling. After everyone got their clothes on and washed up, we headed out. The first thing on our mind at the time was breakfast so we looked up some places that looked interesting to attend. It took us all about fifteen minutes to come to a conclusion on what we all wanted. We chose to go to the Italy Pizza Restaurant. This restaurant was ranked number six out of a hundred and five. It might sound crazy to go eat pizza in the morning but who wouldn't want to have pizza while in Rome? Definitely not me! After about an hour or so we all payed for our pizza which was around eight dollars per pizza. That's a pretty good price considering how good the pizza was I would've expected it to cost more. But hey i'm not complaining one bit! After we ate our wonderful meals we had to catch a bus to go to Italy's famous Trevi Fountain. This fountain was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi. Words can not even explain how beautiful it was. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The history of this fountain is different from story's you always hear about. This place is unique in its very own way. One cool fact I learned about this is that the Trevi Fountain was in several notable films. It was one of the most beautiful places that we have been to, this trip. We all really enjoyed it. We went back to the hotel, to rest, and hang out the rest of the night. We discussed what, and where we have been this trip, and where we are going next. It was a great night to just relax, after all of the tiring tourism.
7 November, 2014
5:23 pm
Today was honestly quite amazing. First thing we did was wake of at about nine o'clock in the morning. We didn't feel the need to wake up really early like the other days because we just wanted to relax a little much after doing all of this traveling. After everyone got their clothes on and washed up, we headed out. The first thing on our mind at the time was breakfast so we looked up some places that looked interesting to attend. It took us all about fifteen minutes to come to a conclusion on what we all wanted. We chose to go to the Italy Pizza Restaurant. This restaurant was ranked number six out of a hundred and five. It might sound crazy to go eat pizza in the morning but who wouldn't want to have pizza while in Rome? Definitely not me! After about an hour or so we all payed for our pizza which was around eight dollars per pizza. That's a pretty good price considering how good the pizza was I would've expected it to cost more. But hey i'm not complaining one bit! After we ate our wonderful meals we had to catch a bus to go to Italy's famous Trevi Fountain. This fountain was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi. Words can not even explain how beautiful it was. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The history of this fountain is different from story's you always hear about. This place is unique in its very own way. One cool fact I learned about this is that the Trevi Fountain was in several notable films. It was one of the most beautiful places that we have been to, this trip. We all really enjoyed it. We went back to the hotel, to rest, and hang out the rest of the night. We discussed what, and where we have been this trip, and where we are going next. It was a great night to just relax, after all of the tiring tourism.
Day 9
Day 9
9 November, 2014
8:57 p.m.
This morning, we woke up at 7:12 a.m., we had sweet pastries, and a latte for breakfast. An hour later, we got ready to go to Pollino National Park. To get there, we traveled by bus. Once we got there, the staff greeted us, and told us a little about the place. It's the largest Italian national park, and used to preserve the rare Loricato Pine. The mountains are made up of morainic deposits, dolomitic rocks, glacial cirques, and scattered with caves and gorges. At it's highest peak, of 2,200 meters above sea, it is usually covered in snow, year long. You can see the Tyrrheanian Coast, towards the West, and the Ionian Coast, towards the East. It's a very beautiful place to travel. After that, we met our tour guide, Antonio. He was 25 years old, and very nice. He to us to the top of the mountain, after a long day of sight-seeing, and hiking. I would highly suggest going there, I'd even go there again! On the way home, our bus driver stopped at a restaurant, we just got some pasta, since we were tired, and not looking for anything too exciting. It took us awhile to get back, but it was great when we got here.
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