Hello Hello (Roma)
Went to Estadio Olympico
I had no ticket for the U2 show
but then...it turns out...didn't need one
Neeeeeeed one
Wow, I don't know if a day has gone from suck to rock(literally) like today. Well this morning didn't suck really, I was just exhausted from the day before. Yesterday we did an Angels and Demons tour and actually went around to all the churches, fountains, obelisks, cathedrals, and sistine chapels that were in the book. It was really fun, and really tiring cause we walked all over the freakin city and back again. (Quick plug: Got some AWESOME gelato at this place called Della Palma that had over 100 flavors. Rockin!) But I digress.
So today I had planned to climb the 7 hills of Rome, but that plan went out the door when I barely made it up the first one. I dragged myself through the Forum and Colliseum and then had to go back to the hostel for a nap. Then at 8:00 I headed over to the Estadio Olympico where U2 was playing. Now some of you may know that we tried uber hard to get tickets for this show, sitting on the internet for hours battling with Italian ticketmaster that apparently had no love for Americans. Obviously we didn't get tickets, but I thought I'd go over there and just check out the scene, maybe score a ticket off someone who was trying to get rid of it cheap. When I got there, I found I didn't even need a ticket cause you could hear perfectly well right outside the stadium. In fact there was a whole separate crowd chillin out on the grass clapping, cheering and singing along just as if they were inside. I happily joined this party and rocked out for the entire show...or at least most of it.
When the encore started with With Or Without You, the gates were magically opened and people started flooding in. Naturally I followed and managed to slip in just before the guards slammed the door shut again. We were all running wild in there rushing up to the stands to get a view. So I got to see the rest of WOWY, All Because of You, Yahweh, and a rockin finale of Vertigo. It was so awesome, and worth the 2 hour walk home since all public transit had closed. haha.
Goodnight
3 comments:
Yo dudes,
Sounds like a good time on the other side of the pond. I'm pumped you got to see U2, Leo.
Things in the south are hot and muggy, trying to avoid hurricanes, and prepping for a move to Denver in 3 weeks.
I ran into Nina Patel on the street the other day. Apparently she's in law school at Tulane, alond with, get this, "the Gag." Bryce, you should come down and take her out to one of the classy joints on Bourbon Street.
Safe travels and stay out of the "tubes",
Joe
WOW - U2 for free in Rome. I had the chance for Sting at Circo Massimo but whimped b/c of the late time. I can't believe you walked instead of the bus ride from hell, Rome night buses. You haven't lived until you are totally creeped out by the crazies on the night bus being slung all over the 1950's vintage busy by a driver who thinks he has a lamborghini!
The Dan Brown tour also sounded wonderful. I can definately envision many of his scenes since I have been to Rome but I certainly didn't think to do his tour! And it took me nearly 2 months to walk 3 hills, so don't feel too bad about missing many yourself.
So, your mom's last post was fantastic. I did finish HP in record time (3.5 hrs total reading) and now I am reading aloud to WCB. We got out of town for our 11th anniversary this weekend and I got to read him 4 chapters. I think he is liking it so far and of course, we would like some more sordid details of any snogging adventures the two of you might have unless they are between the two of u, we don't need to know anything else...ha ha ha
Well, have a dang quesadilla and see u in a few more weeks. Sweet.
Luv u both, RAP and WCB
Hey, Face!
Sounds like y'all are having a great time.
The time was just announced for the first football game of the season -- 6:00 Sept. 3 v. Western Michigan -- and you have tickets. See you there!
Megan
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