Knowledge of Europe's metro system grows with time
Rome, Italy — I have heard it said that once you know one European public transportation system, you know them all. And I never really understood what that meant or how that could be true until spending these past few months in Europe.
Last weekend I went to Prague, Czech Republic, and instead of taking a cab between the airport and our hostel, my three travel companions and I were feeling ambitious and decided to take the metro. And despite all the the signs and directions being written in Czech, we made our way from a bus to the subway station and even transferred trains.
The best part was that the whole trip was not even that difficult. But then I think back to how proud I was when I made my first trip on Rome’s metro system, and realize that my public transportation savvy has developed significantly.
I have not only figured out how to take the train, but also how the train lines connect to the tram lines and the bus routes all around the city. And since Rome only has two metro lines (and one under construction) that is a necessary skill.
Much of the city is not connected to the subway, so the maze of buses and tram lines can be confusing. And after two months here, I am certainly no expert of the metro, but I have learned enough to get where I need to go.
And that skill will save me money traveling between neighborhoods in Rome and all around Europe.
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Journalism and political science junior and former State News reporter Abby Lubbers is studying abroad at John Cabot University in Rome for the spring 2009 semester.
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