Day 14 Rome

Wow! Our opinion of Rome has changed completely after not loving it in 2015. We have had two full on days of sight seeing, walking, delicious food, and heat (up to 35 degrees). We have been all over the city mainly close into the banks of the Tiber River. Our accommodation was very centrally located and we have also explored the Trastevere area twice. This morning we set off at 7 am and had a beautiful quiet walk right up to St Peter’s. Few people were around and it was amazing. The next 30 minutes was however spent in a queue for the Vatican. We were pleased to have booked for 8 am as not as busy as it was when we came out. We loved our walk around the Vatican Museum and into the Sistine Chapel. We spent ages in there and there was no hurry to leave. So much better than being on a tour. When we left we headed to a cafe nearby for brunch as we had not had breakfast. We then walked up to Trastevere and wandered the streets and alleys there. Quite a different vibe from town and very old. We visited one of the first Christian churches, Santa Maria which was also beautiful inside. By the time we walked back it was 3pm and we were exhausted so had a good little siesta before walking up the street where we found a gorgeous little street restaurant and our drink there turned into dinner, as it was a great spot for people watching, the food was delicious and the staff so friendly. After dinner we spent time in the huge square next to our accomodation where they are setting up for a huge outdoor concert. All in all a lovely end to the day and our last night in Rome as we head to Cinque Terre tomorrow by train.Read more