The Castelli Romani

today, we took a trip around the towns that make up the Castelli Romani. this is basically small towns about 30 minutes from Rome. these towns literally are the perfect Italian cities. they are so dang cute.

we went to Fracasti, Castel Grandofo, Nemi, and somewhere else... i already forgot the other place. the history of these towns are incredible; building date back to like 100 a.d. today, i saw the first mail box in the world. umm can you say neato?

the fruit is delicious! they had these mini strawberries that are precious.

kate and i

this used to be the Pope's summer home, now its just ruins.. how cooool!

little strawberry pastries

the tortilini lunch we had

Cassie, Kate, Leah, and I

My roommate Nicole

great view of Nemi

outside of the Pope's summer residence. the guards wear the GOOFIEST uniforms. and actually, the Pope was inside while we were there! we tried to get him to come out, but he didnt.

wedding! the bride looked "bella"

this is the Pope's summer residence. the holes in the side of the building are bullet holes from WWII. #crazy

thought this was the cutest car

one thing i was worried about for the fall was not having accountability for my time in the Word. but kate (katie wags) and i have decided to read the book of John. we're just gonna read a little bit a night and see where it goes. im so excited about this, i can barely stand it. i am so blessed to have her here and keep me accountable for this because it is so important to stay dedicated in the Word.

hope you all have a fabulous day, im going to sleep!

Ciao!