Rome

Today was the day we went our separate ways. Rich, Lisa and Sharon were going to Genoa and I’m in Rome. It was a great time travelling with them, but now they’ll have more space in the car and not dealing with my ridiculously large suitcase. We said goodbye at the Florence train station, and I caught the train to Rome. Unfortunately, I did not realize there was a Rome terminal before the actual Rome Termini. So naturally, I got off at the wrong stop. I ended up taking the Metro (the subway) to the correct terminal and then continued on to the stop closest to the apartment on Via Urbino. I’m on the seventh floor with a great outdoor terrace and a wonderful view of rooftops. The area is very vibrant with lots of shops and restaurants and traffic and a gay bar about four doors down. Haven’t figured out tomorrow yet, probably The Coliseum and Trevi Fountain as they are within walking distance and continue to try to get tickets to the Vatican and St. Peter’s. Pasta and wine for dinner and it’s time for bed.Читать далее