Angels and Demons

       So today, we had 7 churches plus a very famous fountain on our agenda. We started off with Santa Maria del Popolo. One of the coolest things about today was looking at what we saw and fitting it in to the movie Angels and Demons. If you have seen it, Santa Maria del Popolo was the “earth” church (the fountain yesterday being “water”, and St. Peter’s being “wind”). Later, we saw the “fire” sculpture which was really cool.

(Bernini's Ecstasy of St. Teresa)

       The last thing we saw today was the Trevi Fountain. Its funny, I have noticed anymore when I am told to make a wish is that I catch myself saying a prayer instead. Even when it comes to blowing out birthday candles, or 11:11 too! I didn't intentionally do this at first, it just subconsciously happened. But now, it forces me to realize who is really in control of my life, hence the prayer instead of a wish.

       Tonight, we enjoyed our last night all together. It is crazy to know that we have only known each other for 4 weeks, when it seems like I have known some for much longer.

As promised, Funny Dr. Zuraw quotes:

1)    “We have 12 minutes to make a 20 minute walk so high knees”

2)    Amy and I are one of very few who are at the bus stop with Dr. Zuraw while the rest are still 2-3 minutes behind, “What do those idiots think they are going to do when the bus comes?”

3)    “Walk quickly, don’t look at anything, walk quickly.”

4)    “Don't die” as we cross a very busy intersection

5)    Students joking about the façade on a church, not realizing who is in front of them “don’t take a picture, its 19^th century” Dr. Zuraw: “Actually its 15^th century, but nice try”

6)    “I’ve been coming to Rome every year for the past 4 decades and I have never thrown a coin in the Trevi fountain. Take note of that.” An hour later when we arrive back at the hotel, “did you throw a coin in?” “Yes, sorry Dr. Zuraw.” When in Rome.

7)    “If you guess my favorite gelato flavor, you get an A.” Later, come to find out: “I can’t eat gelato anymore” Great.
8) "That is the American Embassy. That is where you go if you get your passport stolen. But go through those doors, not those. If you go through those doors, you might be greeted with a gun in your face."