Family in Rome

I picked up my family succesfully this morning at the airport, despite the massive public transport strike today. I met my parents by taking an early train not affected by the strike and then after he got home from work, my roommate Eugenio drove out to pick us up about an hour after I met my parents. One thing I noticed at the airport was a guy coming out of the international terminal with a Miami Hurricanes sweatshirt. I was so tempted to yell the now ever popular "Go Gators" at him, but I figured he suffered enough being a Hurricane fan this year. I figured I wouldn't ruin the beginning of his vacation. Anyways, my family arrived safely and once they got home we did an early Christmas celebration. They brought many gifts, some which were simply some food from home (skittles, doritos, etc.) and some winter clothes (remember I am from Florida).

After my family slept a bit I cooked them my favorite Roman dish (Spaghetti Carbonara) and gave them the express one afternoon tour of Rome. This quick tour involved the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, the famous Sant Estacios Coffee Place, Piazza Navona, the "Wedding Cake" Monument, and the Colosseum. It also involved eating Ciambella (huge freakin doughnuts in picture below...yeah they are the bombe!), cafe, pizza, and gelato. Off to Assisi tomorrow.