Who knew?

Who knew I could be writing a blog while waiting in line in the midst of huts from the 8th century BC?

One thing I learned today: Rome.does not make sense. And I am allergic to dust (I'm on the Palatine Hill and I have to keep blowing my nose). Anyways, Erica and I attempted to go to the Baths of Diocletian this morning and it was closed (chiuso). Then we tried to go to the Crypta Balbi and it was closed too. And both of those places are supposed to be open on Sundays! Frustrating. So we went to the Roman Forum and Mamertine Prison (where Peter and Paul were held) and now we are on the Palatine Hill. So much has changed since the last time I was here! They have really expanded the excavations. Right now I am in line to see the house of Augustus and just a few minutes ago I was above the House of the Vestal Virgins, looking in (neither of these things was open before).

Oh, and in case you're curious - AS Roma won last night against Regina (thank God). There was a group of Roma fans in our section practically foaming at the mouth. I saw an 8yearold boy give double-fisted middle fingers to the Regina section. There was cheering, yelling, screaming, and perpetual flag-waving. We won 3-0, and Erica & I lived to tell about it. In fact, I got a goal and the subsequent riotry on video! To be posted on YouTube when I return. It was definitely lots of fun.

Erica & I are out to our first long dinner outside tonight - should be lovely. Our goal is a very pretty piazza and a bottle of wine...

More to come; ciao!