Colosseum, Roman Forum & Pantheon.

Rome is certainly growing on us. Although it doesn't have the charm of Croatia, it makes up with history oozing everywhere!
So this morning we walked 400 metres from our accommodation to the Colosseum. Had some breakfast at a cafe close by and then met the other 4 participants of our small group guided tour led by a lovely Italian lady called Raffaella.
We had a really good look at the Colosseum and Roman Forum over 3 hours. Not as crowded as the Vatican yesterday, but still no shortage of people!
Lunch was an Aperol Spritz and some bread, cheese and tomato. We bought some chicken schnitzel from our local little market for dinner tonight - attempting to save some euros whenever we can without compromising our holiday.
After a short rest we walked 1.5 km to the Pantheon (a very large Cathedral). It was impressive, however, nowhere near as spectacular as the Cathedral we visited for free near the Pantheon. There are 900 churches in Roma!
We got a gelato en route to our apartment and sat on a seat outside and just watched the passing parade of people, limousines, motor bikes and scooters, all beeping their horns in the narrow street. Could have sat there for hours - it was fascinating!
Home early for a shower, rest, happy hour and quiet night before our last day in Roma tomorrow.Weiterlesen