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When in Rome......
... exited outside to torrential rain! We took cover under a roof and waited for the rain to pass before walking back into town, leaving the impressive Vatican city behind us. We walked across Ponte Sant Angelo and continued on to Piazza Navona where we had wine while we hid from another downpour! When the rain stopped we ventured out to find a spot for dinner. We had previously consulted our rough guide book and wanted to get to a family run fish shop. After a bit of a struggle ...
Rome in "Ruins"
... she was feeling.........
Well we are just about to get the bus out to the airport,which takes about an hour,so I will finish this off when we get booked in for our flight to Dubai.
Dubai...
If you need to get from Rome to Fiumicino Airport,the direct bus shuttle from the railway station is the way to go.The airport is a good 60 to75 minutes bus trip and for 4 Euros,it was well worth the trip as you also get to see the sights ...
Pompeii
... train back home to Salerno. Wander around the lovely little streets in Salerno still raining everyone out in their designer gumboots.
Next day once again backpack laden off we set walking down to the Stazione and onto the Train, today we are heading to Rome funny it is not raining today. A few hours on the train similar countryside as previously rolling hills on one side, Amalfi coast on the other very serene area.
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On an Evening in Roma
... Vatican Museum was so hot. I, being a worldly traveler, opted to bring only one pair of jeans on my trip. I then managed to rip those jeans while traveling to Nice. I thus had to wear leggings under my jeans to remain appropriate, which, when combined with my cardigan, creates a very bundled-up Stephanie. Now back to our adventures. After a quick lunch (of pizza, of course), we went to St. Peter's Square. I loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed ...
When in Rome...
... using a bit of advice given to us from some friends in Munich, we walked past the two hour plus line and into the five minute line for the audio guide - where you can also buy tickets! Straight in (cheers Matt and Danny!). The guide was great value too, with great insights into the goings on in the Colosseum's hey day. In one such battle recreation, there were 10,000 fighters and 2,000 animals in the arena at once! In another, a giant whale prop opened it's mouth, ...
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