This Is What Dreams Are Made Of!
I saunter through the streets of Rome in the direction of the Trevi Fountain. The sunshine emphasizes the vibrant city. I watch the golden leaves fall slowly onto the cobblestone sidewalk. As I walk on the main avenue I turn my head to peek down the picturesque side streets. Google Maps finally guides my friends and me down one of these streets.
Small colorful shops border each side of the stoned street. I gaze inside a rose pink Gelato store trying to fight my sweet tooth. Then, a few steps later a brick lavender leather store catches my eye. However, I continue on my way to the fountain.
I hear water splashing and cameras clicking, so I must be close. Before I know it the Trevi Fountain is before my eyes. The Trevi Fountain that stands today, originally designed by Nicola Salvi in 1732, remains one of the worlds most famous fountains. In 1762 Pope Clement XIII officially opened the fountain to the public. The Trevi Fountain marks the end point of one of Rome's earliest aqueduct, Aqua Virgo. The sea foam colored water falls from the feet of Oceanus(eldest of the Titans) into the basin. The meticulously carved marble-white statues of Roman characters convey the importance of ancient history.
Small colorful shops border each side of the stoned street. I gaze inside a rose pink Gelato store trying to fight my sweet tooth. Then, a few steps later a brick lavender leather store catches my eye. However, I continue on my way to the fountain.
I hear water splashing and cameras clicking, so I must be close. Before I know it the Trevi Fountain is before my eyes. The Trevi Fountain that stands today, originally designed by Nicola Salvi in 1732, remains one of the worlds most famous fountains. In 1762 Pope Clement XIII officially opened the fountain to the public. The Trevi Fountain marks the end point of one of Rome's earliest aqueduct, Aqua Virgo. The sea foam colored water falls from the feet of Oceanus(eldest of the Titans) into the basin. The meticulously carved marble-white statues of Roman characters convey the importance of ancient history.
My friends and I squeeze through the hundreds of tourists to find a quiet place to take pictures. After the mini-photoshoot I rummage through my purse to find a coin. I tightly hold on to the coin as I whisper my wish. I toss the quarter over my left shoulder and it quickly sinks to the bottom. The bronze coin glimmers as the sun hits the water.
To finish our evening in Roma we made our way to the Spanish Steps. The 135 steps were commissioned to symbolize the newly established peace between France and Spain in the 17th century. We hike to the top of the staircase as the sun is setting. The hues of violet, burnt orange and Tuscany yellow fade to blackness. The streetlights illuminate the city in all of it's glory. My friends and I sit closely together on the steps in silence. I take in my surroundings and feel thankful. Thankful to feel insignificant in comparison to the legendary Rome.
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