Do as the Romans do...or at least try to: Chasing the Sunset...Literally

We had been cooped up all week cramming yet again, so as soon as midterms were finally over yesterday it was time to see our beloved Rome again. With our guidebook hidden (we can't look like tourists obviously) we headed to our unanimously favorite location in Rome, Piazza Navona. The sun was out, music was playing. It was yet again another lovely afternoon in the Eternal City. We had been to Piazza Navona countless times, but we had never entered Sant'Agnese in Agone, the church located in the center of the piazza. Why not go on a little church excursion. After visiting that church, we headed to the national French church as well as the only German church in Rome. We got our dose of God in for the day.
It was the golden hour. The sun was beginning to cast its golden rays upon the city. We saw a random building that looked really pretty in the setting sun. Then we looked to our left and found ourselves near Castel Sant'angelo. We all looked at each other and began to run towards it. Telepathically the three of us knew we had to be on top of Castel Sant'angelo at sunset. We were determined. We were three girls running through a park, past families and vendors chasing the setting sun. We quickly bought our tickets and sprinted up the numerous flights of stairs. It must have been hilarious watching three girls running through Hadrian's mausoleum like crazy people to capture10 minutes on top of the ancient fortress. We made it (a little sweaty), and it was more than worth it. The view was absolutely priceless. Watching the sun set behind the Vatican with two of my best friends solidifies the fact I am in love with this city and simply cannot leave.