Last day in Rome

“O Rome! my country! city of the soul!” - Lord Byron

Today is my last day in Rome before I fly back to the United States tomorrow morning.  It is both a sad and joyous day; I am sad that I have to leave the place that I have called home for four months but I am happy to be returning to my home in the US to see my family and friends.  Rome will definitely always have a place in my heart though.  I have met some amazing people and done some amazing things.  I couldn't have asked for a better experience  

I have spend most of my day thus far packing and buying last minute gifts.  At first I thought my bags were going to be underweight (under 50lbs each) but now I am not so sure since I still have to pack my towel, sheets, and wool coat.  If worst comes to worst, I will be leaving some things behind in the apartment for the next students who live there.

I also had to hand back in my cell phone today that the program supplied us with.  I am so excited to finally have my own cell phone back.  Who would have though a basic phone that just calls and texts is so much more confusing to figure out how to use than a smart phone. 

For the rest of the day I will be exploring the city one last time enjoying the beauty of Ancient Rome.

I am very excited to be returning home and going back to my regular routine.  I know there are a few things I will do first upon landing in the US: get an iced coffee and diet coke.  Oh the luxuries of the US. 

Can't wait to see you all when I get home!  Ciao tutti!  Arrivederci Roma!