ROME

We have finally arrived at our last stop...Rome. We got in around 5 on Monday and the ride to the hotel brought us past many historic sites…it brought back memories from when Jim and I were here many years ago.

We took a walk over to the Spanish Steps and then tried to find our way back to the hotel which was a joke. It took us over an hour to do a 15 minute walk….we just kept getting lost. Finally, Betty took over and got us there in minutes. We went to a restaurant around the corner, Ceasarius, which the taxi driver had recommended….good pasta, better desserts.  Time to crash and get ready for the Coliseum tomorrow.

Standing magnificently in the middle of modern day Rome and all its traffic, the Coliseum stands as a tribute to the golden age of the ancient Romans. Even though there is repair and reconstruction going on, it still looks awesome. We had a very good guide who had such a love of the architecture and history it really made you feel that you were there in the beginning.

After the Coliseum we headed over to the Forum, exploring the ruins….even got to see the home of the vestal virgins. Betty and I found a place that would be perfect for us. It was a rough day for Betty with all the climbing and uneven cobblestones, but she’s a trooper and got through the day. We went to a restaurant right next to the hotel…again.. good food, great desserts. P>S> I have never consumed so much wine in a day! But it’s red so it’s good for my heart.

Tomorrow, the Vatican.