On our "way back" to Rome, we took a detour and trained to Pisa. We dropped our bags for a few hours and walked to see the leaning tower! It is definitely a fun sight to see, although my family agreed with me - the most amazing sight in Pisa is actually the incredible baptistry. If not for the leaning tower, I'm convinced this is what Pisa would be known for - it is the most beautiful baptistry I've seen in Italy! Often they are attached or hidden behind the Duomo, but all three always appear together - the Duomo (main church), the campanielle (bell tower) and baptistry. I also did some research ahead of time for an authentic lunch spot so we wouldn't be sucked into a tourist trap - we enjoyed an amazing lunch and classic white bean soup - famous in this area - and stuffed boiled potatoes!
Our last day in Rome was relaxed and fun. My parents went to San Pietro, while Nate and I slept in and took it easy! We all met for lunch at a fantastic pizzeria, Cantina e Cucina. From there, we did a little shopping and gift buying before heading to a WFP work party - yes I did see work colleagues while I was in Rome! We had a great time, I was reunited with coworkers and friends for the afternoon! Finally our final dinner in Rome was at my all-time favorite Roman restaurant - Renato e Luisa. It is a classic trattoria with incredible dishes and my favorite dessert I've ever had. We feasted on zucchini flowers, bresaola, and prosciutto for appetizers, I enjoyed the pici pasta with mushrooms and truffle for my main course, and then shared the chocolate "fondante" - a flourless chocolate cake with a melted center - with Nate. It was the perfect way to end a magical week in Rome!
Stay tuned for more updates on adventures in NYC and future summer plans!
Our last day in Rome was relaxed and fun. My parents went to San Pietro, while Nate and I slept in and took it easy! We all met for lunch at a fantastic pizzeria, Cantina e Cucina. From there, we did a little shopping and gift buying before heading to a WFP work party - yes I did see work colleagues while I was in Rome! We had a great time, I was reunited with coworkers and friends for the afternoon! Finally our final dinner in Rome was at my all-time favorite Roman restaurant - Renato e Luisa. It is a classic trattoria with incredible dishes and my favorite dessert I've ever had. We feasted on zucchini flowers, bresaola, and prosciutto for appetizers, I enjoyed the pici pasta with mushrooms and truffle for my main course, and then shared the chocolate "fondante" - a flourless chocolate cake with a melted center - with Nate. It was the perfect way to end a magical week in Rome!
Stay tuned for more updates on adventures in NYC and future summer plans!
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