My first Europe Trip!

 

    Inside St Peter's Basilica Church. It was beautiful and grand. I always watched videos and read articles of the Vatican City and the church, I imagined myself being there one day. It was a dream come true! The sculptures and the paintings during the Renaissance period was amazing & so detailed. There were so much to process in when I was in the church, I just soaked in the moment. It felt so surreal and I could really feel God's peace.🥰

                        Outside the St Peter's Basilica's church, at St Peter's Piazza. There was a dedication event and borders were blocked, the church closed at early 5pm that day, a pity we couldn't linger at the Piazza and take more photos. 

                                                    Inside the Pantheon. 

                            At Spanish Steps. I walked 135 steps to reach the top! 😄

Enjoyed first authentic food at an italian restaurant, apparently visited and recommended by politicians! I always imagined life like this, in Europe, eating at a cafe outdoor enjoying the breeze and seeing people and cars go by. 

 

With my lovely companion, Sindy. Thanks for bringing me around and your hospitality! 😘

At Trevi Fountain. How grand & beautiful! I was admiring the detail of the sculptures & curious of who are the characters being sculpted. 😄

Outside the Colosseum. Didn't manage to get the tickets online, it was complete sold out a month before! 😲 But at least I got to take photos for memory outside. Better than nothing. 😉 Even viewing from outside, it was an amazing sight. 

They say if you throw a coin from behind, you will come back to Italy in future. That was what I did. I can't wait to come back again soon! 😊

I didn't expect that my very first Europe trip was none other than...to Rome, Italy! Thank God for making it possible. I was extremely excited and it was a trip of a lifetime. My first ever solo trip. It all started as a joke. I was waiting for our dept trip to Danang, Vietnam to be finalized but it didn't. I was frustrated and told my bestie, Ivy that at this rate, I might as well fly back to Italy with my friend, Sindy. That was in late August when she was back with her family for annual visitation. Ivy said "Why not? You can stay at Sindy's house & just relax and chill, experience the culture there." I wasn't sure that if its convenient for me to go over, but thankfully Sindy was okay with it. 😊 Without hesitation, I booked the air tickets to Rome and flew over in mid-October. It all happened swiftly. Like my friend, Hannah said - What started as a joke became a reality. How true! 🙂

During my 10 day trip, though not long, but it was sufficient for me to have a much needed break & vacation. The weather in autumn was cooling and I was happy to get away from the scorching weather in Singapore. Every night, I slept well with the natural 'air-con' on. 

I had always wanted to go Europe. I particularly like the beautiful and colourful buildings, rich history & the historical buildings and architecture. I just enjoyed experiencing the culture and the everyday life of Italians. Sindy brought me to the nearby mall and we had lunch and did shopping there. I also went with her to fetch her cutie and sweet son, Matteo at school. I got to see how school in Italy is like. All these, I think I wouldn't have the chance to experience it if I were to go on a free and easy trip and stayed at a hotel. 

I'm still having post travel syndrome. 😅 I think it will last 2-3 weeks or a month. I pray for more travel opportunities to come and that I am able to visit Europe every year if possible. 🙏🙂