I'm loving it!

Today started off with a pretty cool headstart, went to breakfast, then we went to St. Susanna for mass and after that we went to the Trevi Fountain. During mass today there were a lot of people there because of Epiphany. It was pretty cool to see that many people there and just hearing at the end about St. Susanna.

Trevi Fountain is such a cool place. We got there and took a couple of pictures then after that instead of going back to the hotel, we decided to stay behind and shop a little but we all got hungry so then we decided to go eat at Hard Rock Cafe. This is my first time ever going to Hard Rock Cafe and that being my first time and in Rome was a plus plus. Being able to eat American Food like cheesburger and french fries and drinking pepsi tasted so good. I mean Italian dish are really good to but you know, just being able to taste a little American food made my day a good day. After eating at Cafe, went back to the hotel so that we can catch the bus and go to Vesper. After a long long long walk we finally made it back to the hotel, rest a little and then went to Vesper.

Vesper tonight was at St. Paul outside the of the wall. Even though I didn't understand it the cool thing about Vesper was that it was in Latin. After Vesper we went walking around the church and we found that there are 17 spaces left for 17 Pope before Jesus comes down. I felt better after knowing that! hahaha. But yeah anyways, I have to get going to take care everyone and see you guys soon!!! Ciao

mao

Assissi and Florence!

Oh my gosh Assissi and Florence are so pretty. I am in love with the two cities. Being able to explore and see where St. Scholastica started was so cool.

So far we've seen places where St. Francis decided to dedicate himself to God and where he died and churches that was dedicated to him or he made from scratch and let me tell you it is pretty interesting what I've seen so far.

I've also enjoyed the place where St. Benedict put himself in for three years, which was a cave in Subiaco.

After seeing place of both Saints including St. Claire, we then came to Florence which is a beautiful city. Our hotel is called "Hotel Corona" and it is on a street with so many cool shops. I just can't wait to go shopping and explore more of Florence. Although we only have one day to spend in Florence, it will be worth it. Seeing all the places where the Saints come from makes me wonder about religion. Well I have to go explore now so take care everyone and see you guys soon!!! Ciao

mao

Fourth Day in Rome!!!

Hello (Ciao) everyone!
Rome is a beautiful city, it is worth visiting. I like it here a lot. Besides the people, the structures, churches, and food are really good.
The Coliseum, skull church (Santa Maria della Concezione), and Catacombs are amazing to see. All I can say is that it has been a wonderful time here.
All the walking has tired me out, but it is worth it because there are so many beautiful things you can see here.
I can't wait to go to the Vatican and hopefully see the Pope one of these days. Well if I was rich I would buy everything here because they are so nice. Everything here is super duper great!!!!
Ciao Ciao! Mao

Hello!

Hello All, My name is Mao Vang! Only one more week til Rome! I am a sophmore majoring in nursing. I have been waiting for this moment to come to get out of class and go on the trip. I am getting so nervous because I don't know what to pack and just how everything is going to be like over in Rome. After all the researches that we have been doing in class has really made me anxious to go. Man, is this cool or what, going to Rome for break! I have never been out of the country so going to Rome will have to be the best first time out of the country experience. As for the classmates that I am going with, I can't wait to hang out and chill with them. In one week we will be on our way so get ready Rome here we come!!!!