My sense the few times I've been in Italy is that, for every second I spend in their country I'm a bother and that they'd much rather that I get in, get out and ask as little from them along the way. That being said, my experience here in Italy has only been in big, touristy cities in the peak of summer.Rome. The Romans are/were tenacious and resilient...that's all I could think about as I roamed around ancient buildings still standing (dating back to many years B.C.) through many an attempted conquest.
Rome highlights, so far, for me:
1. The Piazzas (NO not the pizzas, the piAzzas or plazas). I could sit in a piazza and watch the world go by for hours. It helps that they are often amidst remarkable sights such as St. Peters Basilica, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and so on. 
2. Trevi Fountain. What a shock we got as we came upon this colossal fountain! We couldn't believe the size...the base is larger than a swimming pool (and at the peak of the hot summer day, I was tempted to jump in).
3. The Italian language is a joy to listen to. I am half tempted to learn it when I get home.
4. Gelato. A bowl of lemon gelato quickly refreshes you on a hot day.
5. Colloseum. We only saw it from the outside but what a remarkable building. I can't wait until we can explore it when we return in a weeks time.
That's all on Rome from me, Jij posted about it in more detai l if you're interested.
2 comments:
Trevi is amazing. I could spend all day there (and swim in it too, though you don't last long doing that!). The Collesseum was fantastic, so is that building next to it - great views from the top - Vittorio Emanuele II monument.
Piazza Navona is also a great place to hang out if you missed that one last time.
Do you have a hotel yet for the return to rome? There are some great ones right near the main terminus - on Via Nazionale which puts you right near Trevi, Vittorio Emanuele II monument and Colluseum.
dave, we hit up trevi last night...beautiful. we also went to piazza navona also great...we might eat there tonight. we are staying at the sheraton (not downtown but with free shuttle) but thans for the recomendations. hope you are enjoying your day at the beach. we will be at the beach tomorrow in croatia...i can't wait because its h.a.f.
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