Влог первого дня в Риме

Summary

In this vlog, the traveler shares their journey from Sochi to Yerevan and then to Rome. The video captures their experiences in the vibrant streets of Rome, from exploring the city's architecture to navigating the unfamiliar Italian bathroom technology. Along the way, the traveler reflects on the unique aspects of Italian culture, including the quaint cafés, overpriced avocado toast, and delightful cappuccinos. Highlights include visiting the Vatican and the Spanish Steps, along with a humorous moment involving a sweet lemon drink. The vlog offers a casual yet insightful view of a solo traveler discovering the wonders of Italy.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is traveling from Sochi to Yerevan, and then to Rome, deciding to film a vlog along the way.
• 😀 Upon arrival at the Yerevan airport, the speaker prepares for the flight to Rome.
• 😀 The speaker reaches Rome early in the morning, taking a bus from the airport to the city center.
• 😀 While waiting for a cafe to open for breakfast, the speaker takes time to admire the architecture in Rome.
• 😀 The speaker grabs a quick breakfast at a nearby cafe, choosing avocado toast (which was dry and overpriced) and a good cappuccino.
• 😀 The cappuccino costs 3 euros, and the avocado toast costs 9 euros.
• 😀 The speaker plans a one-hour walk around the center of Rome to explore, including checking out an Italian toilet with unique technology.
• 😀 The Italian toilet has a pedal mechanism to turn on the water, which the speaker initially struggled to figure out.
• 😀 The speaker appreciates the shade on the streets of Rome, especially on hot days, thanks to the low-hanging trees.
• 😀 A visit to the Vatican is briefly mentioned, along with a quirky drink that’s overly sweet and made with lemon.
• 😀 The speaker enjoys visiting the Spanish Steps, as well as the iconic landmarks in Rome and Vatican City.

Q & A

What inspired the person to start recording a vlog?

The person was flying from Sochi to Yerevan and came up with the idea of recording a vlog while at the Yerevan airport.

Where is the person going after Yerevan?

The person is traveling from Yerevan to Rome.

What is the person doing upon arriving in Rome?

Upon arriving in Rome, the person takes a bus from the airport and arrives early in the morning, waiting for a café to open for breakfast.

How does the person describe their breakfast experience in Rome?

The person couldn’t wait for a good café to open and had breakfast at a random place. The avocado toast was dry and cost 9 euros, while the cappuccino was good and cost 3 euros but in a small portion.

What did the person notice about the architecture in Rome?

The person spends some time studying the architecture while waiting for the café to open, though no specific details of the architecture are provided.

What was the person’s reaction to the Italian toilet technology?

The person was confused about how to turn on the faucet and discovered that the water was controlled by a pedal, a technology they had not encountered before.

How does the person feel about the weather in Rome?

The person enjoys the fact that despite the hot weather, there are plenty of shady spots in Rome, especially because the streets are shaded by low-hanging trees.

What was the person’s experience with a strange drink in the Vatican?

The person tried a strange drink in the Vatican that they described as lemon with too much sugar, finding it overly sweet.

What iconic landmarks does the person visit in Rome?

The person visits the Spanish Steps and makes a brief reference to being in the Vatican, saying ‘One step in Italy, one step in the Vatican.’

What was the person’s initial impression of the food in Rome?

The person was initially disappointed with the dry avocado toast, but found the cappuccino enjoyable, suggesting mixed feelings about the food.