Day 7 - Movement

Day 7 yet again started with us fighting the alarm clock. However our drill Sargent Taylor had us up and running quicker than a hobo chasing a ham sandwich. We then proceeded to another sub-par breakfast with croissants with too much sugar and coffee that was just hot water. However we did get the opportunity to watch Alex eat cereal with no milk. We then boarded the bus with our sights set on Pompeii. Upon arrival, we decided to skip the guided tour and take matters into our own hands. Tour guide Alex led us through the ruins armed with simply a 3 euro information book. We saw such sights at the Taylor statue, and the worlds oldest amphitheater. We even got to see a gladiator dual. The 6'4" 210 lb barbarian from Armenia was set to battle the 5'11" 165 lb (soaking wet) prisoner fighting for his freedom. Let's just say the prisoner did not attain his freedom. After the battle we made our way to Pompeii Pizza per recommendation of the tour. There we had one of the rarest experiences of the trip.... A bad meal. Putting that behind us, we took the bus back to Rome where we then boarded a high speed train to Florence. The 150 mph train cut through the hills of Italy allowing us to reach our destination in only an hour and a half. We were traveling so fast that every time a train passed us going the other way it made our ears pop. Once in Florence we got dinner at a place called Gigglio Rosso (Ed's parents ate there 20 years ago). We were all so full and exhausted we actually decided to get a good nights sleep for the first time in Europe.