There have been plenty of cathedrals visited, a few hot afternoons spent inside the greatest museums in the world, lots of pizza and gelato along with other great food consumed, and a few rip-offs from con artists in Rome. It's been a pretty exciting time finding la dolce vita in the land of Romans and Leonardo da Vinci.
It was also my first real tour of Italy - my last trip only took me to the northern part for about a week. Thus, I had more insight into the Italian life and culture. Yes it's hectic but it somehow works. And the people are pretty nice.
I won't pick a favorite city in Rome as I quite like all of them including that ugly duckling, Milan with its stunning Duomo and Gallerias.
Verona and Siena definitely stand out as little priceless wonders and a welcome relief from their over touristy big brothers.
Florence has a big city feel in a compact area with its cheap and tasty food giving it the edge.
Rome surprised me though - it isn't as big as people make it out to be and I wish I had more time for the city's real heart around Piazza Navona.
And then Venice; I finally can see the place as a living city rather than a big theme park after walking through the quiet streets of Cannaregio and Dorsadurso.
So la dolce vita and gelato will be missed as I head back into Germanic and Slavic lands briefly but ciao grazie Italia!
A favourite city in Rome? Are there any other than the Vatican?
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