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When in Rome
This morning we had to get up at a horrible hour. Our lovely host had arranged a taxi to pick us up at 5am and drive us around the other side of the port to the bus station.
The bus to the airport was very quick, so we arrived super early and had a lot of time to kill. Wish we'd stayed in bed!
By the time we arrived in Rome and got the …
Are you not entertained?!?
... just walked around with flags, they didn't even chant). That didn't stop me from taking a bunch of pictures though, what did stop me was the fact that my camera died agh! For lunch I had my first Italian pizza, they gave me a huge slice (like half of a small pizza) for only 3 euros, which isn't bad for being at one of the most visited tourist spots in Rome. After lunch we walked through Rome to all of the must-see tourist sights: Fountana di Trevi, Spanish Steps, ...
From the steps of Rome to Conversano
... traveling discreetly. Cobblestone streets and rolling suitcases combine to create a thunderous cacophony suitable for a construction site, not an idyllic lane. I’m panting to keep up, hoping Andy’s sense of direction is serving him well. We reach a set of stairs – and heave the bags up into a beautiful stone piazza. As I pause to catch my breath, Andy goes back down the stairs to get the second bag. Cue Italian chivalry. A man has a large tractor right in front of ...
Chugga Chugga, Chugga Chugga... Choo Choo
... on a train is strange. The train is small and it was funny to change in the train and to wash my face in a moving train. When we arrived in Rome, we find the tourist office, got a map, went to our hostel to set things up, and then she told us about some places to eat and go for internet and what not. So, we settled in, took an hour nap and then explored the town. We went to the Colosseum, seeing as how i was 300 mt from it. HOW COOL IS THAT?!?! We also ...
Camilla and Caravaggio
... attempt. We ventured in. It was absolutely empty and air conditioned! With Rick Steves’ able tutelage, we found the highlights, including Raphael’s The Transfiguration and Da Vinci’s unfinished St Jerome. And the best for last, the Deposition by Caravaggio (or, as Gabe now refers to him, “C-Vag”), in which Christ’s heavy body is being lowered into the tomb. An appropriate end to our tour. ...