Ostia Antica Park
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First country visited was Italy
We checked in to our hotel after a long and tiring flight, not to mention a long wait at Rome airport as one of our groups baggage had gone astray or lost. We were supposed to be served a gala Indian dinner but the dinner was a real disappointment which was not assuaged by the Belly Dancer who tried her best, but then her "Belly" just wasnt upto it …
Another visit to The Eternal City.....
... as much as possible, and was really surprised that I was able to carry on somewhat of a “limited conversation”.
When it was time to pay the bill, we put what we thought was a reasonable gratuity on the metal tray. The Italian woman said (quietly), “No, that’s too much". Apparently the father is a Waiter, so I guess they know what’s customary for tips in Italy, so I took back part of the gratuity. ...
Day 3 in Rome
... Pope ?with library & signatory, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, the spacious, oval-shaped piazza in front of the church. Built around the mid 1600s. Back to the hotel for siesta. Loving the late afternoon ritual of a gelato and a nap! The hotel concierge recommended a traditional italian restaurant for supper & it certainly didn't disappoint. Incredible ...
Rome
... getting to us and we are starting to bug each other. Rome has a grit, grind, and bustle as well as historic grandeur that is awesome to be around. Also the reality of the trip ending and getting back to work and school creates a reality stress I think. Jack is in charge of Rome so the afternoon we arrived we went to the Spanish Steps then walked over to the Trevi Fountain and finished the evening in Piazza Navona...check, check, check...Jack is ...
Rome - 36 degree day
No wifi in the apartment so go to the bar across the via early for a coffee and use of their free wifi to collect emails and check the weather. Go to the bar across the road to get access. Only one without tats and piercing. Expect to be here for 10 mins or death, whichever comes first. The heat is bad. It is forcast to be 31 degrees today but by lunchtime a hot wind descends from Africa and the mercury rises to a hefty 36 by 2pm. Buy ...