In which I discuss some buildings and other relevant things

So I've been kicking it around the apartment lately. Sickly roommates need company. But I went out walking yesterday because it was sunny and bright and warmer than it has been. Of course I got lost bu I eventually found my way without consulting the map. I know I will always eventually end up at Largo Argentina where I can jump on the tram (#8...the 3 doesn't exist as a tram, it's a bus which we found out the hard way). It's funny that I should always end up there because it's the site of the Area Sacra which is Latin for 'some Republican temples that we don't really know much about and are now a cat sanctuary.' In high school I did a project on the Area Sacra and constructed models of what these temples probably looked like. If you go to my home in PA, you can still see them. My mom really liked the project. Anyway, let's talk about the Pantheon for a minute. I really like going there, almost as much as I like going to the Vatican. I wish I were an architect because then I could appreciate it for its unparalleled architecture. An unreinforced dome! They still don't understand how it was all constructed! I think that's cool. I also looked at some of Bernini's work and saw the remains of St. Catherine of Siena. It's bizarre how I can just wander into any church and there are pieces of art from the greatest artists ever and also religious spectacles like saints' bones. Awesome. I think I should probably attend Mass tomorrow but I can't decide which church. There are so many! Also, I just remembered...professor who is archaeologist and awesome said Esther and I can definitely help him in Ostia. He even has a friend who is starting a new dig soon and we might be able to work on that too! I can and will become Indiana Jones. Tonight: Roommates and I go out in search of Thai food.