Plane, Internet, and Door Problems

Well, I have arrived safely in Rome!  It was been an exciting trip so far...

The trip started with a completely sold out flight from Newark, but I was lucky to have someone very friendly sitting next to me and we talked a bit throughout the trip.  After we pull away from the gate we are sitting in one spot for a little while.  I figured we were waiting until a runway was free, but instead an announcement came on telling us an auxiliary light was on in the back of the plane so they are contacting maintenance about it and they will keep us informed.  Next thing they are telling us is that we need to go back to the gate for it to be looked at and hopefully it will be a quick fix.  Luckily, while at the gate they allow us to walk around the plane.  Finally, 2 1/2 hours later we are in the air and on our way to Rome.  The rest of the flight went smoothly as did my arrival in Rome.  I found the car company that was picking me up and there were two other parties who were riding in the car with me (a couple on their honeymoon and a family of four visiting the city).  Both these parties were staying more in the center of the city so I was able to see a lot as we drove through.  We drove RIGHT BY the Coliseum.. within just a few hours of me being in Rome!  I arrived easily at my flat and was let in.
By this point I was exhausted and tried to connect to the internet with my wifi device before unpacking.  After many failed attempts to connect to the internet I forgot about it, and about packing, and took a long nap.  After waking up I tried the internet again and tried calling the help number, but they are not open on Sundays. At this point I decided it was time to unpack and headed to bed early.

This morning I took the time to sleep in and try to get over jetlag before school starts.  Got myself some breakfast, dressed for the day, and packed my bag.  My intent was to go to the school for a little while and then venture to a grocery store.  After finally getting ready I go to unlock the door to my flat and cannot get OUT!  I tried many different ways to unlock the door and finally, after 25 minutes of trying, I was about to leave my apartment.  Needless to say I felt very dumb and frustrated.  It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed the weather on my 10 minute walk to school.  Arrived at the school and received a tour of the school (will talk more about the school in another post) and spent some time in my classroom.  After the school day was over I headed to my next adventure...

...The grocery store!  When I first entered I walked, slowly, around the entire store to see what there was and try to figure everything out.  I only picked up a few things and will head back there in a day or two and try to figure more out.  Headed home, I felt it was a successful day, until I reached the door to my flat.  AGAIN, I had trouble with my lock, but this time I could not get into my flat!  After several attempts I walked across the street to the woman I am renting from and had her help me.  I now know how to enter AND exit my flat successfully  (hopefully!)  And to make the ending of the day even better I was able to get my internet fixed, it took them a few hours, but I am not complaining!

Off to bed so I can have a great first full day of school tomorrow!! :)