Yeah, not one of my best titles, but Hadrian's Villa (or the Roman spelling "Adrian") really was rocky, but mostly I did it for the reference.
Saturday I went to Hadrian's Villa and I honestly don't remember where it is located but I do remember it was in the town of Tivoli.
For you history enthusiasts (::cough:nerds:cough::), Adrian was an emperor in the second century a.d. Apparently, his palace on Palatine Hill in Rome wasn't cutting it, so he built this, which can only be described as a town in itself. Spanning 60 acres, his villa had no less than 10 dining rooms, 6 gymnasiums, libraries and galleries galore, and what I can only call their version of bathrooms, which consisted of a water stream, a stick and a sponge. I can't imagine where they would put their antibacterial hand gel!
Really, though, it was gorgeous. We had the choice to go to Hadrian's Villa or Villa D'Este, and I personally didn't care, knowing they would both be great. We honestly just got on a bus and then asked where this one was going.
I'm sorry I don't have pictures yet, but my internet is still on working (thank you, Loyola).
In other news, I will be spring breaking it in TUNISIA! It's an Islamic country in the north of Africa. We'll be spending the majority of the time in Tunis, it's capital and then trekking it to the Sahara, where we will spend a few nights. Oh, and we'll ride camels, no big deal... =-)
Be jealous. You know you always wanted to ride a camel since you saw Aladdin.
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Sounds like you're having a great adventure! You are going to classes.....right? Love you, Dad
ReplyDeletehomegirl--remember camels spit, sounds like that toilet was something that one can only dream about in nightmares--glad Italy is being good to you?--Green Bay's wind chill the next two days will be in the minus 25 below, enjoy any sunshine you have, in my name--practice Italian and if not LATIN, I now you will educate Benedict on our ways here
ReplyDeleteKeep up the posting. I love it. Glad to hear that your semester has started off so well.
ReplyDeletePS Hadrian was emperor when Rome reached its farthest expansion, into Scotland which still has a stone wall across it called "Hadrian's Wall"
You sound so up! Love to hear about your travels. I am living through you! Keep us posted. Love you!
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Did you have Gelato today?
ReplyDeleteIt is great fun reading your posts. I have never been to Italy but it is moving up fast on my list. Your blog is the first one I check, (when I remember to check...67 now you know) when I log in.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I really liked the title to this one!
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