Rome

Off to Rome. The high speed trains are fantastic. Our accommodation is in Monti - a very picturesque part of Rome. This day and the following- we did the rounds of the usuals. Even though it’s shoulder season there are still many people. Thankfully not too crazy hot though. It’s a real shame that basically every attraction is under maintenance due to next year being the Jubilee so this is disappointing but there you go. We’ve been so fortunate with good weather, no train strikes, smooth runs.
St Peter’s Basilica was pretty impressive. Could put four football fields within!
The guy playing the instrument - no idea what it is! However it is stringed but he plays it as a percussion. Crazy.Читать далее