The Spanish Steps & Gelato

Here is a group picture of us on top of the Spanish Steps. In the background you see the Roman skyline. It was very cool. From left to right are Vidang, Sarah (L.), Hai, Donna, Ramses, Jarred Danielle, Me and Toka.

As is our nightly custom here in Rome, we go for a evening stroll either before or after dinner to get some gelato. Tonight we stopped by the world famous Giolitti to pick some more of this delicious confection that is quite addictive, but not overtly sweet. You might be asking yourself “ Why on earth would people walk all over the city to get this? “Is it similar to ice cream?” Why yes it is. It is Italian ice cream, more like a high-end ice cream. Kind of like the Ferrari’s of ice cream. Italian ice cream made with milk is gelato and if it is made with water it is sorbet. More importantly it is usually made with fresh fruit or nuts. Below are two pictures of the group going into Giolitti. In the first picture is Danielle’s friend Katy, Ramses and Danielle. Then there are is Donna, Jarred and Hai all eating gelato.

The one of our classmates (Danielle) friends (Katy) guided us to the magnificent Spanish Steps. Along the way I was caught unaware to all the other monuments that I had missed. I believe I saw at least three obelisks. Because she was so gracious to show us the way to the beloved Spanish Steps, I decided to take some pictures of them and include them in my blog. From left to right (Danielle and Katy).