Weekend in Capri

Over the weekend we traveled by train, metro, bus, and ferry to get to Sorrento and Capri in Southern Italy. It was a nice relaxing weekend along the coast of Sorrento, it lacked the crowded streets and scorching sidewalks of Rome. On Saturday we spent the day at Capri, exploring the island and hanging out with all the Medusa jellyfish on the beach. The nine of us stayed at the Villagio Nettuno Resort just outside of Sorrento, where we had our own private bungalows and complete with a scenic view of the Mediterranean. I would recommend a trip here for anyone who is looking for a quiet and relaxing time away from the city.

Suore

Around the city, especially the Vatican, many different types of nuns can be seen. Being the mecca of Catholicism, I expected to see religious figures throughout the city but I had never realized a few things about them.

In particular I have noticed that not one of the sisters I have seen has been wearing the same outfit. Usually when I would think of a nun or a sister I would think of the outfit being worn as the typical black robe with white underneath, but I have seen several different oufits on the sisters around Rome. I have attempted to research why this is, but to no avail. I heard from a friend that sisters from different sects and positions within the church wear different clothing. This is my only explanation thus far, but I can tell you that if you are looking to see or speak to a sister, head towards any of the 900 churches around Rome (especially the Vatican) and you will be sure to find some.

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In the Night

Beware of the Corso at night. After midnight many homeless people can be seen sleeping in the entry-ways of the buildings. It is an unnerving sight at times that can take you off guard. Being that Via del Corso is a busy area, even at night, I was not expecting to see the homeless fast asleep. It's hard to believe that the polizia or carabinieri do not make these people move, but I guess they feel sympathy of the homeless of the city.