This time of year in Texas it is near 100 degress outside, but in Rome right now, the temperature swiftly changed from dead summer heat to cool rainy autumn! While I consider many of my friends at my favorite outdoor music festival this weekend, and envy them for enjoying this tradition, which I love, I also consider that they are probably guzzling water down just to stay hydrated for all of the sweat thats pouring from their bodies...and well, Im less envious than before.
When I walk to school or anywhere (to the grocery store, to the mailbox, to a friends house...) I have to have an umbrella and my rubber shoes. These shoes, Crocs, as they are called, are perfect for the wetness but not so perfect for the cobblestones. I find myself sliding around on them a little bit too often (almost every step I take) and I am certain that Im putting my limbs in danger -no broken bones yet, though! The streets in Rome are made of cobblestones, but there is no rhyme or reason to them. Im pretty sure the people who made the streets didnt have any plan ahead of time; they just started cramming these stones in there until no more could fit and then moved on. Much of the road should really have more cement to hold the stones together (or any cement at all, in some cases), and when it rains, many pools of water form all over the place. Needless to say, its more like walking in a small stream rather than a road, at times.
Despite the difficulty of getting around in the rain, I do love it! I am so glad that Im a person who loves to sit down with some hot tea and a book (or homework, as it has recently manifested itself to be) and a blanket and really relax while I get things done. The rain just calms me down and makes me feel less rushed. Its really enjoyable.
For the small period of time that the rain let up on Friday night (actually, much of the night on Friday) I went with my two roommates, a friend of ours, and three of her friends to this club in Rome called "The Art Cafe." It is extremely trendy and virtually impossible to get into unless you know someone, which we were fortunate enough to do. It was amazing and everyone there was so "Italian chic." They had the most high tech sound and lighting equipment, a huge stage and all around there were statues and things in a maze-like outdoor setting. Its really far away from where we live in the Villa Borghese but it was a great experience and a ton of fun. Unfortuantely, everything there is really overpriced, but its free to get in and the dancing is fun, so hopefully we will make it back there sometime soon.
Im looking forward to another week of rain and Ill be wishing some on my friends in Texas!!
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