Ti Amo Roma, Te Amo Barcelona

This post will mostly consist of a collection of my favorite pictures from the week...a lot of pictures of myself around these two magnificent cities.

Roma

It was a joy to be able to go back to this city-and see all of the sights I loved two summers ago-with two new friends. Pizza, pasta, gelato. It was a glorious time.

Barcelona

This one was a kicker-two days alone because my companions were in Madrid-but I took a free walking tour, learned about the city's history and how it is an infusion of so many cultures. Ate Paella, tapas, drank Sangria in liters. Saw a Flamenco, heard Spanish guitar, fell in love with the works of Gaudi. Admired Picasso and Miro. Goddamn. It was a feast for the eyes, soul, stomach-I could rhapsodize about it further but I will refrain. The last two days were spoiled because of a robbery-not to me, but to my friend. Then we missed our flight. Well. Let's just say a lot of money went down the drain and I am in a sort of catatonia about the lost of my money-which, I wish I wasn't so fixated on it, but it is killing me. A bit. In any case, I have to tighten my belt even further the rest of my time here. I feel bad, but I am trying to place it in the past-where it belongs. And move on. Trying. Made me even more grateful for the Gilman program. But anyways.

Pictures!

Morning glory on the Spanish Steps.

St. Peter's Basilica-could not stop taking pictures. 

Park Guell by Gaudi 

THE BEST dessert in Roma at Naomachia-chantilly cream, chocolate sauce, and fresh strawberries in a waffle bowl. 

feelin' myself 

The view from the Rotunda at Park Guell!

...and the best gelato, Amarena black cherry and blackberry with cream. 

In front of the Roman Forum!

Casa Batllo in Barcelona by Gaudi. 

Roma's churches are beyond compare. 

...but my favorite church hands down, is the Sagrada Familia. Look at that play of light. Genius. 

At the Vatican Museum in Rome. 

The sea from Park Guell. 

In front of the Basilica on a foggy day in Roma. 

just happy :) 

what the inside of a conch shell must look like. 

he was amazing. pure duende. 

stage combat at the Colosseum. 

In front of Gaudi's famous salamander at Park Guell!

All for now. Until next post. 

-M