This is us.

Pointed in two different directions, but somehow always connected.

This is us.

Not was, is, because I will always love you. I just wish you knew how much. I wish I could have done more. I wish you were here.


I miss you so much.

The One Who Can Save The World

I even stopped the Leaning Tower of Pisa from falling, (with a little help from Dad).

Look at my guns.


So jealous much, Cynthia?

The One who Stood in Awe

Today was the day I’ve been looking forward to for the entire trip. Today I explored Rome. Rome! It was everything I expected it to be and more.

The first place I stopped at was the Vatican City. This is St. Peter’s Basilica.

And this is the line to get in to St Peter’s Basilica.

The line went surprisingly fast despite how long it looks, and after going through security check, this was the sight I saw when I stepped into the Basilica.

It took me almost an hour to walk around because the place was so big but most of the time I stood in awe.

These are the Swiss Guards.

And yes, I giggled.

The next place on the agenda is one of my favourite place in the world (but nothing compared to being by you side). I’m not even going to introduce it. You should know its name or else we’re not on the same page. =T

I wanted to go inside so badly but the line was just too long and I didn’t have time. I am definitely coming back one day though. I need to see it for my own eyes.

Check, wore gladiator sandals in the Colosseum, well outside it anyways.

The Arch of Constantine, which next to the Colosseum.

This is Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain)

The water at the bottom of the fountain represents the sea. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw one coin into the water.
If you throw 2 of the same coin you will get the works- career, marriage and happiness.

If you throw 3 coins, you’ll end up divorced, lonely and unhappy.

You should toss it over your shoulder with your back to the fountain.

 

For lunch it was pizza and gelato. And they both taste so good! like i never knew they could get this yummy!

This is the Pantheon of Rome. The building, temple dedicated to the whole of the gods during Antiquity, especially at Mars and Venus, guards of Iulia People, became a dedicated Christian church with Saint-Mary-aux-Martyrs into 609.

I practically ran around Rome the whole day! It was awesome, just being there!

So jealous much, Cynthia?

The One with a Bigger Penis

I spent the day in Florence, Italy today.

This is the Doumo

The Gates of Paradise

 

After taking a few hundred photos, my dad wanted to see this statue of a wild pig with a golden stout. If you touch its stout and put a penny in its mouth and let it drop, you’ll get rich. Well that’s the theory anyways. But my dad and I got lost and reached this river.

After 3 bad sources of directions, we finally found the pig.

Next to the statue there’s a food stall selling pig stomach sandwiches that you should try out after feeling the pig up.

But what really stands out for me is all the naked statues.

Michelangelo’s David. This is just a replica but it is where the original stood, before they moved it inside a museum to protect it from damage.

 

 

 

 My penis is still bigger.

So jealous much, Cynthia?

The One in a Mask

I had the most loveliest day today. I spent the whole day in Venice.

I rode on a gondola, which is the only transport available in Venice. Even though I was passing streets I walked by before, it felt totally different on a gondola.

I had a yummy lunch.

Spaghetti

Seafood salad

Gelato

After Lunch I went on a shopping spree on masks! They are so beautiful! And there were so many different types; I was overwhelmed with the choices. A nice Italian guy explained to me the differences so I wouldn’t get ripped off. Next time I’m coming in February to see these masks in action.

I absolutely love Venice. It’s made up of so many small islands, attached by small bridges and filled with narrow paths. You could easily lose yourself.

But there are a few landmarks like St. Marks Square. This is St. Mark’s Basilica.

  

This is the ceiling of the entrance. I didn’t take any photos of the interior cause it wasn’t allowed, but it was honestly really pretty. Like really really pretty. The prettiest by far.

The Bell Tower

  

The Bridge

I honestly had so much fun exploring. I had the whole day, so I wasn’t rushing like usual. When you’re on a tour there’s always a deadline, and never enough time. But in Venice, I strolled and just absorbed everything. I found myself falling in love with Italy all over again.


So jealous much, Cynthia?

The One Where Fantasy Meets Reality

Today I crossed 3 countries. Three whole countries and I’m finally in the country of my dreams, Italy. But before I got here, I bussed through Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria. The scenery I drove pass was amazing. The road was surrounded by enormous mountains, as were the countries.

Man, I wouldn’t mind waking up to that scenery every single day.

I stop at Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, for an hour. Liechtenstein is a small country; actually it’s so small that I didn’t even know that it was a country. I thought that I was still in Switzerland and it was just another city.

So what’s Liechtenstein? Stamps. Yes, postage stamps. They even have a stamp museum. So I went with the flow and bought a stamp, for the first time in my life. I mean, who uses snail mail anymore? Emails are cheaper, faster and free! =D

In Vaduz there is also a castle, but the lifts weren’t operating today, so I could go up. You wouldn’t have been able to get inside but taking a closer look would have bee worthwhile.

Next stop was Innsbruck, Austria. The first thing I noticed about Austria was the strange decorations they had outside their buildings.

 

 

Some were actually quite scary. Well, we headed straight for the famous Goldenes Dachl, Golden Roof, which is basically a building with a gold looking roof but it’s actually comprises of 2657 gilded copper tiles dating from the 16th century.

SO after gold it was crystals. We visited Swarovski’s winter wonderland created by Tord Boontje.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Isn’t it pretty?
For lunch it was, Austrian sausage, potatoes and sour cabbage. =)

After what felt like 100 years on the bus, I arrived at Verona , Italy at 6:30pm, We jumped off the bus and rushed towards, you’ll never guess. Welll you might have because I mentioned Verona which has been forever associated with Romeo and Juliet. I actually went to Casa di Giuletta, Juliet’s house! Yes, Juliet from Romeo and Juilet. But unfortunealty we got there to late and the gates were closed =(

 

 

That balcony is probably where Juliet gets serenaded by Romeo.

The entrance smothered with lover’s graffiti, which I found really sweet. =3 I really wish could of wrote my own proclamation of my love for you, honey! But then when I thought about it, I don’t want our love to end in tragedy, like theirs. I don’t want it to end at all. =D kekekeke.

This was dinner. I had never had rice like that before, but it was so delicious! <33 I love Italian food!

I’m staying at Ibis Hotel Padova for one night and I found the most strangest thing.

What is that? My dad says that you use is to wash you butt. But really? o_O?


So jealous much, Cynthia?