Ho trovato tutti gli italiani con barbe!

As the title says, I found where all the beardy men hang out! Which you don't see too often in Roma. Last night Leah and I trekked to Circolo degli Artisti to see the band blouse. It took us two buses and 45ish minutes to get there and it was SO WORTH IT.

We found it pretty quickly, and although we thought it was going to be in a sketchy area it wasn't bad. We got in for free because it was before 20:20, otherwise it's 5 euros, which isn't bad. It is so beautiful! There are a bunch of gardens with trellises and vives! And a bunch of tables. There is a bar in each garden area. I really can't wait to go there when it gets warmer. It will be an awesome place to just go and chill for the evening/night. We scooted to the bar to buy a beer between all the guys watching the soccer game that was being projected on a screen. I don't even think AS Roma or Lazio was playing... They sure do love their soccer here. Then Leah and I went into the venue area which was smaller than I was expecting, so I was happy about that.

The first band was an italian post-punk band, who I actually got kind of into! It was fun and everyone knew the words to the songs. Then Blouse came on and they were adorable. After the show, the place turned into a club. In between Blouse ending and the DJ starting they played good music! Like neon indian, m83, and beck! Then the DJ started and it got pretty packed. We left around 1:15 so we could get some sleep and it only took us an hour to get home, which was nice. All of my past experiences with the night buses have been negative.

This morning we slept in and then went to meet Mel to say bye. Then Leah and I went to Castroni, an international grocery store. I got pb! and refried beans! And brown rice! I am so pumped about it. Leah found some great boots. I have yet to make any big purchases.

This weekend has been awesome. The apartment has been quiet and clean and the weather is beautiful! Hopefully I'll finish my homework and will go shopping tomorrow morning! It's supposed to be 65 on Wednesday!

Buona giornata!