Roma
The boys, Jason and Chris, dozing on our extremely early flight to Roma. When we got off the plane, we couldnt ask for brighter weather or bluer skies. Photo of Rosh on the bottom right, as we were walking to our hotel. We walked literally right across the city of Rome: took us 45 minutes. When we got to the hotel, we all had a nap! lol
Snaps around St Peters Bascilia in the Vatican. Late, we fine dined at an outdoor restaurant in the piazza outside the Pantheon. We decided to spluge on one dinner in Rome, and we decided on the first night. The Italians take their food seriously, and eat in a metriculously ordered way, namely antipesto, first course (pasta), second course (meat), coffee, dessert and constant flow of red wine. lol. it was a beautiful experience.
We did a lot of walking, because Jase has heard horrible experiences on buses. I wasnt persuaded, and bused it myself on the second day. One night, we walked over seemingly numerous bridges and monuments whose names escape me now. We also indulged in a lot of gelati and coffee. My friend, who is on exchange in London as well, is from Italy, and she had emailed me a list of places to hit up, in particular pointing out the best gelati and coffee joints. Giolitti (above) is one of the places; they must have served at least 70 flavours!
There are public taps/fountains where you can drink from (like the above). Its great being able to fill up your bottle with fresh clean water whenever. Photos taken around Piazaa Venezia, and in particular the national monument for Vittorio Emmanuele
Famous Trevi Fountain - the myth is you throw a coin over your shoulder, and if it lands in the fountain, you will one day return to this eternal city. Well, I had forgotten all about that myth until I stood directly in front of it. I clearly remembered throwing a coin into the fountain on my first trip to Rome with my parents...and ta da...I am back. Of course, I threw a coin again this time. So I expect to return sometime in the future. Bottom left photo is of the Spanish Steps - an anti-climax really
Piazza Navona - beautiful fountains and a lot of artists with their works in the rectangular square
Last but not least, the Colosseum (where The Gladiator was shot). I didnt go inside, but merely walked around the grand structure.
I was naughtyyy going on this trip to Rome. So, honestly, no more flights until exams are over. The only upcoming trip planned is going to a friends family home in Devon, in South West England during the Easter break. Until now till end of exams, its crunch time; my exam timetable out and Im super stressed.
