2015-07-05
【Aiden in English】
The theme of the trip to explore the World Heritage in Southern Europe is how time moves on, and the future seems to come faster. Following the theme, time did move on, and I had to leave. Fortunately, this ending came with many memories. The Greek Isles offered a type of tropicality unlike any other. The balance of relaxation in the sun and the lush history of Greek mythology provided times of "a hh…s" nd boredom. But this was a perfect balance of learning and having fun. Like Crete, which has the fantastic ruins of Heraklion, Santorini stunned the audience with its dazzling beaches and catastrophic caldera. However, Istanbul in the Republic of Turkey was quite the opposite. This city was also the only city in the world to be split by the border of two continents. Instead of natural beauty, Istanbul radiated artificial architecture mixed with towering minarets and grand mosques, such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It's spectacular to see what religion could drive people to do. Inspiration indeed motivates human beings beyond their limits. Nevertheless, you can't say you know the Mediterranean Sea if you haven't been to Italy. After the 21-day cruise in Southern Europe, we stayed in Rome for two more days. The Colosseum was unmatched, and the streets of Rome seemed like a complete category of their own. Rome flourished in culture and life, which brought a new meaning to "awesome." From the delicious and classic pizza the world loved, to the hazelnut gelato I loved, Rome was a city you had to visit. I couldn't help wondering how the tiny ancient buildings were still around. The blend of modern and history was almost too perfect. Of course, it wasn't just the buildings left to stay. The Tiber River flowed through the city's side, leading to the giant Castel of St. Angel towering over the many bridges. It's fantastic for tourists who have witnessed Great architects working in the city. Every building seemed to be an architectural feat of its own. The town had many styles, from ancient temples to medieval churches to gigantic castles. There were people everywhere during the day. A mixture of tourists and locals roamed the streets. Bad buzz! As I looked around from every angle, I saw people. Churches that would've been astonishing in the US were so common around here that Mom stopped taking photos for once. The ground and piazzas were a wonder of their own. It was usually full of slippery marble, but sections of the street were cobblestone. The party of Rome would carry into the night, where more people would come out of the houses than go back in. Rome was all too much like NYC. People were out well past midnight. People were so enthusiastic that this city might as well be the city that never slept. Rome is the New York City of Italy, where Mom and I got lost so many times that I needed hands and feet to count. Somehow, we always ended up where we wanted to be, with or without help. The people there were friendly as always, giving us smiles wherever we went. And the food in Rome was world-class, top of the notch, best of the best of the best, etc. I tasted the finest food on earth (technically the 2nd behind Chinese cuisine), and my friends weren't complaining about that Italian food. It was undoubtedly palatable. There were so many new flavors and combos, and my mouth wasn't ready for many tastes. The pizza was so different than Americans; it was not greasy, tasty, and did not have too much cheese. The pasta was also phenomenal, providing all kinds of decadent, flavorful bites. You could imagine any pasta, and there would be a variety. The restaurants were streetside. So, when you smell something good, it's probably from one of the plates to your left or right. Needless to say, gelato was made primarily in Italy because there was nowhere else like Italy. There is no place like this, and I would like to remember my memories here. Looking at photos is cool, but in person, well, you won’t know until you experience it by yourself. 【红霞译】
随着时间推移，以探寻世界文化遗产为主题的旅游生涯转眼功夫已接近尾声，我不得不收拾行囊踏上回家的路，惆怅之余十分庆幸自己收获了许多难以忘怀的记忆。
希腊群岛别具热带风情，我一边沐浴在阳光雨露的怀抱，一边饱受古希腊神话历史熏陶，连连惊喜中伴有丝丝倦意，好在一切寓学习于娱乐之中，从不会感到虚度此行。克里特“强大”岛独拥伊拉克利翁“赫拉的荣耀”千古遗迹，圣托里尼“神圣”岛更有绚烂迷离的海滨以及摄人心魂的火山口，然而天下唯一横跨欧亚大陆的伊斯坦布尔“进城”却独树一帜，暂且不谈自然风光，单凭圣索菲亚“智慧”大教堂和蓝色清真寺那些高耸入云的宣礼塔和雄伟奇壮的伊斯兰“顺从真主旨意”教堂足以让世人惊叹穆斯林的民族力量，宗教神威集中表现在它能激发信徒战天斗地，敢叫日月换新天，当然不管说什么，如果没有涉足意大利，你无法得以认知地中海的真实面目。
经过21天游轮南欧跋山涉水，我们最后重归罗马“力量”2天，角斗场无与伦比，市区街道无不承载着历史积淀，可以说整个罗马集文化精粹与生活内涵之大成，令前来观光的游客大开眼界；从备受世人追捧的美味小吃皮萨，到自己念念不忘的榛子手工冰淇淋，耳听为虚眼见为实，无论怎样你至少应前来一睹为快，那里有些小得不起眼的古代建筑保留至今，触动我内心深处，言而总之，罗马完美地融合了现代气息与古代遗风，让人们回首过去，让历史告诉未来。毋庸置疑，这种时光旅行所涉猎的并非建筑本身，罗马西城台伯河小桥流水，带你走近坚如磐石的天使城堡，并见证大师们巧夺天工的聪明才智。坦率地说，这里每一栋建筑都非同寻常堪称传世杰作，其构造风格迥异有别，从古代神庙到中世纪教堂再到近代大城堡，里面所涉猎的形式包罗万象。
白天的时候罗马城区车水马龙，远道来访的游客与外出走动的市民汇成滚滚洪流，了不得呀！从不同的角度看过去，遍地人山人海；教堂多如牛毛，如果把当地的教堂搬到纽约，即使极为普通很不起眼的恐怕也会鹤立鸡群，难怪妈妈出现审美疲劳，大家也好借机放松一下。毫无夸张地，这里连路面街心花园都蕴藏着浓重的文化潜质，要么由锃明瓦亮的大理石铺就而成，要么用娇小玲珑的鹅卵石来装饰美观；罗马大街小巷到处洋溢着温馨欢乐，叫人流连忘返，从这个意义来看，罗马无疑是纽约的翻版，夜半歌声灯红酒绿，一个彻头彻尾的不夜城。既然罗马算作意大利的纽约，难怪我和妈妈经常迷路，但不知怎么搞的我们总能摸索出窍门或经当地好心人指点找到要去的地方，罗马人热情如故，彼此相遇总是笑容可掬。
罗马吃的东西举世闻名，恐怕打着灯笼也找不出比它还棒的地方，在烹饪技术上，我觉得意大利美食仅次于中国佳肴，因此其他哥儿们夸耀意大利饭了不起并非言过其实，因为味道确实不错，不过一下子面对五花八门的新式食谱各色配料，我还真有点招架不住。意大利正宗皮萨跟美式山寨皮萨有着本质区别，既不油腻，还可口好吃，又没有过多奶酪；意大利面条沁人心肺，其色香味体主导世界新潮流，在当今社会里没有最霸气，只有更霸气。餐馆饭店遍地开花，因此只要闻到香味，你准保猜得出不是街道左边的馔玉就是马路右边的珍馐；这里的意大利特产手工冰激凌更因其风味经典而天下无双。 世界上再也找不出第二个罗马，我会努力把所见所闻铭记在心，照片固然逼真，但亲身感受这里的一切才是最佳选择。
Today in History(历史上的今天): 2015: Roma, Salvation through Christ in Italy(意大利罗马·救赎之城) 2015: Roma w/ Castel Saint'Angelo ITA(意大利罗马·圣天使城堡)
2013: Fourth of July Fireworks(独立节烟花)
 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Intl Airport
(列奥那多·达·芬奇“勇狮·胜利”罗马国际机场 01-11-1996)
Piazza Navona, Rome's Most Beautiful Square (纳沃纳“竞技”广场·罗马最美的广场 07-05-2015)
 Stabilimenti Spagnoli & Palazzo Torres Massimo Lancellotti @ Piazza Navona
(纳沃纳广场上罗马西班牙宫与托雷斯家族宫 07-05-2015)  Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi Depicting Personifications of 4 Major Rivers: the Nile, Danube, Ganges, & Rio de la Plata @ Piazza Navona
(纳沃纳广场四河喷泉·描绘了四条主要拟人化形象的河流：尼罗河、多瑙河、恒河和银河 07-05-2015)
 Fountain of Neptune @ Piazza Navona
(纳沃纳广场·海王星喷泉 07-05-2015)  Fontana del Moro @ Piazza Navona
(纳沃纳广场·摩尔“深色”人喷泉 07-05-2015)
 Santa Maria della Vittoria in the 17th-Century Baroque @ Piazza San Bernardo
(圣伯纳德“强壮”广场·17世纪巴洛克式的维多利亚“胜利”圣母教堂)  Piazza del Quirinale, the Location of the Quirinal Palace or the Official Residence of the President of Italy
(奎里纳尔“总统”山上广场·意大利总统官邸奎里纳尔宫所在地 07-05-2015)  Quirinal Palace & Obelisk Quirinale
(总统府与总统山方尖碑 07-05-2015)
Fontana dei Dioscuri & Obelisk Quirinale (狄俄斯库里“宙斯之子”喷泉与总统山方尖碑 07-05-2015) 
Quirinal Palace, a Papal Residence, a Royal Palace, & Now the Official Residence of the President of the Italian Republic (奎里纳尔宫·旧时教皇的住所、皇宫，现为意大利共和国总统的官邸 07-05-2015)  Palazzo Chigi, the Residence of the Prime Minister of Italy
(基吉“政治”宫·意大利总理府)  Palazzo del Viminale, Headquarters of Ministry of the Interior
(维米纳莱“柳树”宫·内政部驻地 07-05-2015)
 Palazzo Venezia, a Papal Palace, the Venetian Republic's Embassy, & Most Notably, Mussolini's Headquarters During the Fascist Era
(威尼斯宫·曾作为教皇宫殿、威尼斯共和国大使馆，以及最著名的法西斯时期墨索里尼“细布”的总部)  Palazzo Wedekind, the Historic Headquarters of the Daily Newspaper Il Tempo, the Offices of the Cardinal Vicar of Rome, Mussolini's Fascist Party Headquarters for a Time, & the Ministry of Education @ Piazza Colonna
(立柱广场韦德金宫·《时间》日报的历史总部、墨索里尼的法西斯党总部以及教育部)  Montecitorio Palace, the Seat of the Chamber of Deputies, the Lower House of the Italian Parliament
(蒙特奇托里奥“柑橘山”宫·意大利议会下院众议院的所在地)  Palazzo Esercito in Via Venti Settembre, Stato maggiore della Difesa or Ministry of Defence
(位于九月廿日大街的陆军宫殿·国防总参谋部)  Overlook of Piazza del Popolo Served as a Public Gathering Place for Centuries, Including Public Executions & Eelebrations
(俯瞰波波洛“人民”广场·几个世纪以来一直作为公众集会场所，包括公开处决和庆祝活动)  Egyptian Obelisk of Ramesses II @ Piazza del Popolo
(人民广场·来自埃及太阳城的拉美西斯“万神”二世方尖碑 07-05-2015)  Pincio Terrace Viewed from Piazza del Popolo
(从人民广场仰望平西亚“花园”露台 07-05-2015) 
Chow Chow @ Piazza del Popolo (人民广场·松狮犬 07-05-2015) 
Fontana del Nettuno @ Piazza del Popolo (人民广场·海王星喷泉 07-05-2015)  Obelisco Macutèo & Fontana del Pantheon @ Piazza della Rotonda
(罗通达“圆厅”广场·马库特奥方尖碑方尖碑与万神庙喷泉 07-05-2015) 
Piazza Mignanelli, a Symbol of Faith (米格纳内利广场·信仰的象征 07-05-2015)
The 19th-Century Column of the Immaculate Conception @ Piazza Mignanelli (米格纳内利广场·19世纪的圣母无原罪纪念柱)  Teatro dell'Opera (罗马歌剧院 07-05-2015)
 Street Quartet (街头四重奏)
 Via del Corso (科索“主”大街 07-05-2015)
Via Margutta or the Foreign Quarter (玛古塔“海滴”大街·外国人区 07-05-2015) 
Fontana delle Arti in the 17th Century @ Via Margutta (海滴大街·17世纪的《艺术之泉》 07-05-2015)  Fontana del Tritone/Triton in the 17th-Century Baroque @ Piazza Barberini
(巴贝里尼广场·17世纪巴洛克式的特里同“三音/海神”喷泉 07-05-2015)  Chiesa Sacro Cuore del Suffragio & Ponte Umberto I Seen from Ponte Cavour
从加富尔“农场”桥观望妇女圣心教堂和翁贝托“名将”桥 07-05-2015)  Palace of Justice over Ponte Umberto
(翁贝托桥上司法宫 07-05-2015)  St. Peter's Basilica & Ponte Umberto I on the Tiber
(台伯河上圣彼得“磐石”大教堂与翁贝托一世桥)
 Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II & Ponte Principe Amedeo Seen from Castel Sant'Angelo
(从圣天使城堡俯瞰维托里奥·埃马努埃莱“征服者·上帝与我们同在”二世桥和阿梅德奥王子桥)  Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II
(维托里奥·埃马努埃莱二世桥)  Ponte Principe, Dedicated to Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, the Former Viceroy of Ethiopia
(王子桥·献给前埃塞俄比亚总督萨沃伊——奥斯塔的阿梅德奥“爱上帝者”王子)
 Ponte Testaccio over the Tiber
(台伯河上泰斯塔乔“陶器碎片”桥)  Breakfast @ Hotel Art by Spanish Steps
(西班牙街梯艺术酒店·早餐 07-05-2015)  Lunch @ Dillà (小翅膀餐厅·午餐 07-05-2015)
 Supper @ La Buvette (酒馆·晚餐 07-05-2015)
 A Taste of Tiramisu @ L'Arcano
(奥秘餐厅·提拉米苏外卖 07-05-2015)  Fruit Shopping (采购水果 07-05-2015)
 Alitalia from FCO to PHL (意大利航空·罗马—费城)
Crosslinks(相关博文): SE Roma, Italy(意大利罗马东南角)
NE Roma, Italy(意大利罗马东北角) Roman Colosseum, Italy(意大利罗马角斗场) Italy(出游意大利) Europe(欧洲掠影) 6th Grade(初中一年级)
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