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    • Day 33

      Rome Day 2 - Tiber and Hadrianium

      May 28, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F

      The Tiber River, flowing through the heart of Rome, holds a significant place in the city's history and culture. Spanning a length of about 406 kilometers, the river winds its way through picturesque landscapes and urban settings. It has witnessed the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, serving as a vital waterway for trade and transportation. Along its banks, iconic landmarks such as St. Peter's Basilica and the Castel Sant'Angelo stand as testaments to the river's influence on the city's architectural heritage. Today, the Tiber River offers a serene escape from the bustling city, with riverside promenades and bridges providing picturesque views. Whether taking a leisurely stroll along its banks or enjoying a boat ride on its waters, the Tiber River is an integral part of Rome's identity, connecting the past and the present in a flowing narrative.

      The Hadrianium, also known as the Temple of Hadrian, is a remarkable ancient structure located in Rome, Italy. Built in 145 AD, during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, this temple was dedicated to the deified Hadrian after his death. Today, only a few remnants of the temple survive, but they still showcase the grandeur and architectural finesse of the Roman Empire. The entrance of the temple is adorned with intricately carved marble reliefs depicting scenes from mythological stories and historical events. The main feature of the temple was a towering Corinthian column that served as a testament to the emperor's legacy.
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    • Day 9

      Central Roma ⛲

      July 8, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

      Auf dem langen Weg zur Spitze der Basilika traf ich eine neue Freundin aus der Mongolei. Wir sind durch die Stadt gelaufen und haben den Tag mit den berüchtigt besten Tiramisu der Stadt beendet (4 Portionen 😂). 🥧🍰

      On the long steps to the top of the Basilica I met a new friend from Mongolia. We walked around the city and ended up eating the best tiramisu in town (4 servings 😂). 🥧🍰
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    • Day 122

      Needed a rest

      July 21, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F

      Miles: 4.2 Steps: 10083
      Flights stairs: 12

      We took a much needed break today - slept in and hung out in the hotel all day. We have seen most of what we wanted to see so far, and it’s just too darn hot out there.

      We did head out around 8:00pm once the sun was going down hoping it would help, and it did. Plus we wanted to see the city at night. We’ve been finding that cities at night turn somewhat magical - but unfortunately we didn’t find that to be true of Rome. The only way I can describe it was creepy, like wandering around a cemetery at night. It was hard to even get decent pictures of things - very odd lighting.
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    • Day 22

      Trevi Brunnen + Tiefkühlpizza

      August 25, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      In Rom angekommen sind wir von unserem Hostel zunächst zum Trevi Brunnen gegangen, um diesen wirklichen schönen Brunnen zu bestaunen. Wirft man eine Münze in den Brunnen, soll dieser Wunsch ist Erfüllung gehen. Wir haben daher zusammen eine Münze in den Brunnen geworden, wobei Jan sich tatsächlich vergessen hat etwas zu wünschen 😂 als wir vom Rand aufgestanden sind, ist dann noch aufgefallen, dass Carinas Kleid im Wasser hing (vielleicht bringt das ja jetzt doppelt Glück). Hungrig haben wir eine Pizzeria aufgesucht und waren glücklich einen Laden zu finden, bei dem die Pizza tatsächlich nur 6€ kosten sollte. Ende vom Lied - es war wirklich eine Tiefkühlpizza (!!!!). Zum Glück haben wir uns „nur“ für eine Margarita entschieden, denn eine Salami-Pizza sollte direkt 12€ und eine Tonno 18€ kosten (das waren dann einfach die Tiefkühlpizzen + Belag). Also diese Pizzeria können wir definitiv nicht empfehlen 😂☹️Read more

    • Day 12

      Rom Tag 3

      September 20, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      Da ich heute den größten Teil des Tages Kopfschmerzen hatte und es mir allgemein nicht so gut ging, bin ich erst gegen Abend aus meinem Zimmer gegangen.
      Dafür hatte ich zum Abendbrot sehr leckere glutenfreie Lasagne und einen Trevi Cocktail (beim Trevi Brunnen ;)) um den Tag und alle Ereignisse zu verdauen. Danach bin ich noch etwas durch Rom gelaufen und habe den Trevi Brunnen endlich mit Wasser gesehen, hab mich aber relativ fix wieder auf dem Weg zum Zimmer gemacht. Irgendwie war ich vom Tag doch etwas fertig.Read more

    • Day 2

      Rome if you want to…

      September 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 26 °C

      Our eyes were almost hanging out of our head, but we were not going to waste a minute. The TripADeal hotel is out in the middle of nowhere, but because we are using Airalo, we were easily able to find the bus and train route into Central Rome.

      It was well worth the effort because we found the most wonderful, delicious and authentic trattoria in a backstreet close to the Trevi fountain. There were no pretty pictures on the menu, just authentic and real Italian waiters serving the most delectable foods imaginable. You will see the margarita pizza 🍕 in the photos but the creamy Carbonara didn’t last long enough to get a photo. Along with bread 🥖 and zingy olive oil, all washed down with lemoncello spritz 🍋

      We saw the magnificent Trevi Fountain ⛲️ by moonlight as well as the Spanish Steps and various other landmarks that reminded us that we were in the middle of an ancient civilisation bustling with excitement & pinch yourself-moments in amazingly warm European heat 🥵

      Roman Fun facts 👉

      Rome is 2,500 years older than the Republic of Italy.

      Rome has more fountains ⛲️ than any other city on the planet.

      The origin of the city's name is thought to be that of the reputed founder and first ruler, the legendary Romulus. It is said that Romulus and his twin brother Remus, apparent sons of the god Mars and descendants of the Trojan hero Aeneas, were suckled by a she-wolf 🐺 after being abandoned, then decided to build a city 🌆
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    • Day 14

      Caio Rome, made my dream come true…

      September 17, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Leisurely rise this morning. I was up early again, can’t sleep in no matter what I do… and the rest up shortly after. Beth cooked eggs again, so good to have breakfast in house. Nice relaxed start to the day before we walked the 700m to the Trevi Fountain. Lots of street markets and shops open so a little shopping was had. I managed to find yet another little shoulder bag, and a hat that doesn’t make me look like a flat head when it comes off 😝
      Few purses, more hats and scarves purchased and then off to see the fountain.
      It lived up to everything I had been told and you could here it from a fair way away, come around the corner and wow, just amazing. Lots of people there even at 10am but the girls said it would get busier. We got the obligatory pics and then just meandered on down to the Pantheon. There is a restaurant Kelly and Susie have been visiting for quite a number of years and that was going to be our lunch spot but before that lets rest and have a coffee. So sat people watching for awhile, and Kel said, we should go into the Pantheon and look at the dome. I had noticed a people on the steps who were scanning something so I said, looks like you have to buy tickets…NOOOO said the girls, we have never paid to go inside. Well YESSS they now do charge for you to look inside and the queues were mounting. Beth and I looked at each other and said no way are we doing a tour, the place will likely fall down on us given our record with tours.
      Had a look see around the place then went and sat at the infamous restaurant. The very handsome Antonio served us. Great guy, looked after us well. I saw lobster on the menu and after the Tasmanian Lobster I had, this was a steal at the price 😁 We all enjoyed our meals, me lobster, Kel had veal and Beth and Susie had a prawn and melon salad. Washed down with varying liquids that hit the spot on this beautiful hot day. Ps I had the canolli, girls had tiramisu 😋
      It was a looooong lunch and just what we needed. Took our time walking home, bartered on a few more hats, and finally got back to have a rest and recover before going out to watch the rugby.
      Grabbed a cab outside our place, price was 6 Euro compared to the Uber of 28 Euro the other night to get to the Irish pub again to watch the Wallabies get beaten by Fiji. There were a number of Australians there, one bloke in particular was especially obnoxious (his wife told him to settle down when he lost his shit at other patrons in the way of his view). WE had thought we might support the Australians but after watching his antics decided buggar it, lets rally the Fijians. They are a good team to watch.
      Home to watch Nottinghill (we are having a Julia Roberts revival) and thoroughly enjoyed it.
      Its been amazing to come to a city I have longed to see for so long. Thank you girls for agreeing on including Rome in our itinerary even though you have visited many times before. ❤️
      We are off to Valencia tomorrow… and we have a pool! My feet are happy just knowing that 😝.
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    • Day 17

      Three Coins 🪙 in the Fountain ⛲️

      September 24, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

      The last day in Italy 🇮🇹 started with a looooong 6 hour bus 🚌 ride from Bari, where the ship 🚢 docked, to the ‘wonderful’ (😳🤥) Papillo Hotel 🏨 outside of Rome…

      Most of us were able to have 2 seats 💺 each and the bus was quite new & comfortable so it was not too arduous. Everyone was more subdued, quiet and reflective after the last three weeks of joyful holiday celebration.

      On arrival at the Papillo Hotel which, I can say, without a doubt, is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in in my entire life… (…And, that is honestly saying something!) It’s an absolute disgrace of a place which is the middle of nowhere… Anyway, I digress…

      We all decided that we would get 🚕 taxi’s into Rome, which is essentially a 40 minute drive from the hideous hotel 🏨
      Picture this: eight hungry and tired travellers wandering aimlessly around the centre of Rome, trying to decide on somewhere to eat… It almost didn’t end well until we stumbled upon a very authentic Trattoria, which served the most exquisite, authentic and delicious 😋 carbonara, tiramisu and jugs of house white wine 🍷 and freshly baked bread with oil and balsamic vinegar… It was just what we all needed to perk us up and get us back in the mood to enjoy one final significant activity in Rome…

      Tossing 3 coins 🪙 into the Trevi Fountain ⛲️ with the hopes to come back to Italy, fall in love or whatever each of us secretly wished for 🙏

      The tradition, folklore, and history of how to toss a coin into the Trevi have not changed in all the hundreds of years that people have been doing it. A proper Trevi coin toss is done using your right hand to throw the coin over your left shoulder. Additionally, if you plan to throw a second and third coin into the fountain, each is to be tossed separately, not all at once. That means right hand over left shoulder three times with three individual coins to be married in Rome—after falling in love with a native, of course 😜🥰😘

      While there are surely lovers of Italy and lovers in general who will swear their wishes came true because of the coins they tossed into the Trevi Fountain, there’s no denying how much revenue from coin tosses have helped the city of Rome. An estimated 3,000 euros fly into the Trevi each day!

      The world-renowned Italian fountain takes in approximately 1,250,000 euros annually. While these large sums have attracted the eye of thieves throughout the ages, attempts at stealing from the Trevi ⛲️ have almost always been thwarted.

      As travelers pray for a promise to return to Rome someday, the city of Rome uses the money gathered at the Trevi to pay for the food and upkeep of a market for the area’s poorest inhabitants which is great 👍🏻 to know.

      There just happened to be somebody proposing at the exact spot we threw our coins into the fountain tonight so perhaps we had a hand in that love ❤️ match 😉🤷🏻‍♂️

      Anyway, whether you believe or not one thing is for sure… We have had a fantastic time in Italy 🇮🇹 and it has delivered the promise of wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. That is something we know for sure and I no longer need to wish for…

      Ciao Bella… 💚🤍❤️
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    • Day 6

      Rom

      March 14 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      Am Donnerstag fuhren wir mit dem Bus und der Metro in die Stadt und liefen etwa 6,5km durch Rom. Die Stadt ist mit ihren zahlreichen alten Gebäuden natürlich beeindruckend. Die Gassen versprühen reichlich Charme und auf den Plätzen und Straßen ist wuseliges Treiben.Read more

    • Day 14

      Fontana di Trevi

      September 30, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      What can I say... just astounding. Truly spectacular. The fountain really feels like it grew here, right out of the building. Built in 1732.
      They say that if you throw a coin in, it will bring luck, but our hotel owner says that every night they take upto €4000 out and it all goes towards helping keep Rome clean.
      Very impressed by this and well worth a visit... watch your personal stuff though as pick pockets are plenty on the crowd.
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