Sunday, June 10
No luggage still for Sheryl. After breakfast we head to the shops to find her something to wear. I had a skirt so she needed a top. She also needed some cough medicine as that was in her luggage too. After a trip to farmicia and a small discount store we return to dress for our day among the Roman ruins.
Luckily we were able to walk. With maps, cameras, our savvy bags and excitement we head south toward the Coliseum. As we passed a small piazza we decided to stop for a cool drink and a salad. Then back to our walk.
As we walked down the street we could see the Coliseum in the distance. Finally we are right there – along with many other people. And it is hot. We both decided we didn’t need go through it, it was enough just be there. Pictures cannot do it justice, but of course we took them!
The Via del forums runs alongside the area of the forums and no cars can travel on it. We walk and stop and take pictures. Even in a ruined state, it is magnificent. With only one day to see all this, we really didn’t go into the area and really look around. Passing the Victor Emmanuel monument, we arrived at the Piazza Venezia. From here we walk toward the Pantheon. On the way we stopped at a little café and had gelato and a cold drink. Obviously this is the upscale part of town – the bill for this was 16 euro! Oh well….
We arrived at the Pantheon, but I didn’t know it. I was looking all around, but I guess my map reading skills need work. Finally we looked at a picture in a tourist book, and guess what, we were standing in front of it. But it was closed! Very disappointed.
Pictures and then we begin the next leg…to the Trevi Fountain. Found it with no problems. Sheryl quipped: “Here we are with 1000 of our closest friends” Yes, it was crowded with people, but still beautiful. The water is aqua and refreshing. People are taking pictures and street venders are trying to sell any number of kotchkes. Sitting at the edge of the pool, we throw the requisite coins over our shoulders into the fountain. I don’t know about Sheryl, but I certainly want to return!!
Ok…next
The trip back to the hotel begins. Finally we arrive with no problems and decided to sit outside at the restaurant by our hotel for a pizza and cold drinks (notice cold drinks are the first order of business anytime one rests!). Next to us is an American group and we share stories of Rome.
The pizza was delicious (we were hungry) l Back at the hotel, we learned that Sheryl’s bag had been delivered from the airport. Yippee! I had told her so - I am vindicated.
No luggage still for Sheryl. After breakfast we head to the shops to find her something to wear. I had a skirt so she needed a top. She also needed some cough medicine as that was in her luggage too. After a trip to farmicia and a small discount store we return to dress for our day among the Roman ruins.
Luckily we were able to walk. With maps, cameras, our savvy bags and excitement we head south toward the Coliseum. As we passed a small piazza we decided to stop for a cool drink and a salad. Then back to our walk.
As we walked down the street we could see the Coliseum in the distance. Finally we are right there – along with many other people. And it is hot. We both decided we didn’t need go through it, it was enough just be there. Pictures cannot do it justice, but of course we took them!
The Via del forums runs alongside the area of the forums and no cars can travel on it. We walk and stop and take pictures. Even in a ruined state, it is magnificent. With only one day to see all this, we really didn’t go into the area and really look around. Passing the Victor Emmanuel monument, we arrived at the Piazza Venezia. From here we walk toward the Pantheon. On the way we stopped at a little café and had gelato and a cold drink. Obviously this is the upscale part of town – the bill for this was 16 euro! Oh well….
We arrived at the Pantheon, but I didn’t know it. I was looking all around, but I guess my map reading skills need work. Finally we looked at a picture in a tourist book, and guess what, we were standing in front of it. But it was closed! Very disappointed.
Pictures and then we begin the next leg…to the Trevi Fountain. Found it with no problems. Sheryl quipped: “Here we are with 1000 of our closest friends” Yes, it was crowded with people, but still beautiful. The water is aqua and refreshing. People are taking pictures and street venders are trying to sell any number of kotchkes. Sitting at the edge of the pool, we throw the requisite coins over our shoulders into the fountain. I don’t know about Sheryl, but I certainly want to return!!
Ok…next
The trip back to the hotel begins. Finally we arrive with no problems and decided to sit outside at the restaurant by our hotel for a pizza and cold drinks (notice cold drinks are the first order of business anytime one rests!). Next to us is an American group and we share stories of Rome.
The pizza was delicious (we were hungry) l Back at the hotel, we learned that Sheryl’s bag had been delivered from the airport. Yippee! I had told her so - I am vindicated.
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