sept. 17.  2012

day 8

we left switzerland early this morning, and caught a train from montreux to milan, and then caught another train from milan to rome(six hours on train today, which is such a great way to travel).  we decided to eat lunch in the restaurant car on the second train to rome.  we thought we’d share meals with one another, because we didn’t really want to spend 21 euros on each person for lunch, and the girls don’t eat that much.  it was a three meal course.  so we ordered three to share, and it ended up being 33 euros per plate!  oh my goodness, 100 euros for lunch!  luckily, when we checked into the marriott here in rome, jarom’s days of travel paid off.  since he’s platinum, we got free upgrades, and access to the concierge lounge.  so we had free snacks and drinks for dinner.  plus free buffet breakfasts!  we have been relaxing, watching a movie, and making fun of italian commericals and shows which are hilarious.  oh, so needed rest!  we will have three very full busy days coming up!

 

i must say, coming from switzerland, where it’s clean and beautiful, to rome where it’s dirty and graffiti’d everywhere, is a definite change.  the pushy taxi drivers who are very short tempered are also quite a bother.  i know it’s only my second time here, but very dis-enchanted so far.  hopefully the colosseum and other historic sites will make up for the rest.

oh ya, check out the swiss chocolate bar we all ate in about two days…good thing we have another one.