ROMA

Colosseum

Trevi Fountain

One of my favorite paintings by Raphael- School of Athens

John Legend Concert, night before Rome

Me, Alice, and Ruth

Praga

Cinnamon partying it up in the hostel in Prague before going to the Drum and Bass and Jungle show. Europeans have soo many different classifications for techno.... 

The show was INSANE, but it really took it out of us the next day.

We met some of the most fascinating people at the hostel. Ben on the left is on a break from school before Uni and is basically walking across Europe with less than 200 euros in his pocket. We also met people from Poland, Australia, and Holland. Although, I could not have shared a room with Zaa for one more night due to his excessive snoring and farting that woke even him up.. haha

I love Gothic architecture, so much darker and more disturbing than the ones in Italy. I can't wait to go to France and see more gargoyles!

The view from the castle in Prague- so beautiful

The David deserves its own post

These are for you dad- I had to be sneaky about avoiding the security guards hahhaa

The David is hands- down the single most impressive work of art I have EVER seen live. Nothing compares to it and nothing compares to seeing it in person. I could have stood there for hours. From the look on his face to the veins in his hands he is utter perfection. Truly.

Keep in mind that Michelangelo completed this in his mid twenties. Makes you feel like crap, huh?

Firenze.....

On the train to Florence..... I love train rides. They are so relaxing

It was amazing to see in person most of the art works and statues I've studied throughout the years. The Birth of Venus, The Rape of the Sabine Women, etc. etc... Florence is a Mecca for Renaissance art, but very very touristy.

I'll let Florence speak for itself:

The Death of Medusa

The Rape

Centaur and Man

DUBLIN!!!! Connecting to my roots

Observations: The people of Ireland are some of the friendliest people I  have ever met. Almost polar opposites from the Italians. They laugh all the time and are not afraid to make fun of themselves. They don't take life too seriously.

We went to the windy coast of Howth and got a feel for Irish life outside of the big city. It was cold, but sunny and beautiful at the same time. We were lucky enough to spot a rainbow, but not quite daring enough to jump in and give a go at searching for the Pot of Gold :)

The next day we tracked down the Guinness factory. (photo courtesy of Cinnamon Janzer) We arrived just after 5, closing time, so we didn't get to go on the touristy tour. Little did we know, however, it was actually 4 o'clock! All three of us had forgotten to set our watches back so our entire day had been off. We didn't find this out until after dinner that night- it's amazing how big of a difference an hour makes.

Immediately after getting off the plane Paige and Cinnamon and I headed straight for a Pub to have our first Guinness in Ireland. Within an hour of being there we saw some guy's underwear literally ripped off of him by his friends. They then proceeded to carry it around in their mouths and throw it around the pub. It grazed my shoulder once... it was a close call. 

More Milan

One of our favorite bars to go to, Frida. Definitely in an edgier part of town (right by Paige's house!) but we love it

Here is Cambria (my roommate) and I by the Duomo in Milan. One of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in my opinion. 

Below is an antique market Paige, Ruth and I went to one of the first few weeks we were here. The vendors lined the main streets and most of the side streets. There was so much vintage clothing and fun little nicknacks. I could have spent all day there.