I was so pumped up to go Rome the next day. Italy was part of the reason why I took this tour. The fact that it went to Venice and Rome were pretty much the deal breaker for me. We got to Rome mid-afternoon. It began with a walking tour led by Dave. We walked by the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Trevi fountain, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon, ending up in Piazza Navona with a gelato treat.
My eyes were very happy in Rome. The Colosseum was just absolutely breathtaking. The piece of history saved as shown in the picture up there is just unbelievable to me. The Roman forum was very impressive. The Trevi fountain was absolutely full of people. I threw in my coin to ensure my return to Rome. The Pantheon was nice as well. There were a lot of people in it and I kinda wish it wasn't as packed because that way, I'd get to savor the moment of being there. Piazza Navona was love. I loved sitting down there and eating my gelato as I watched the people.
Rome is absolutely crazy. It was louder and more frantic than Venice. Hustle and bustle was EVERYWHERE! Crossing the street was a sport and avoiding hagglers was a talent. We finished the day off with dinner at a restaurant, which is included in the tour. The food was delicious. Bread in the beginning, followed by pasta arribiata (sp?) then fried chicken (not KFC style.) topped off with tiramisu for dessert was just impeccable.
On the way to the hotel, we passed by Vatican City which was gorgeous at night. If my camera and hand would have listened to what I wanted to do, that would be the picture that would be up there right now.
We have another day in Rome the next day.
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