First stop: Coliseum!
Rome, the Eternal City, is a MUST SEE for any European traveler. You can't go around a single corner there without seeing something spectacular or interesting. We caught an early flight from Catania to Rome and hit the ground running for a single day of sight-seeing... for while "Rome wasn't built in a day," the sights of Rome can all be seen in one crazy afternoon of walking and shooting pics!
The 3 amigos on another boring side street.
We walked probably 15k, as we dissected the city with precision sight-seeing skills. Our itinerary, and one I recommend to all single-day Roman Visitors:
STOP 1: Coliseum. (Quick self-guided tour and pics... about 45 min)
STOP 2: Roman Forum (Ancient ruins and arches... adjacent to Coliseum and included with admission price to Coliseum)
STOP 3: Pantheon (Largest 'dome' in world until 1960... only a quick 5 min stop for cool pics)
STOP 4: Trevi Fountain (Very touristy but still cool to see)
STOP 5: Spanish Steps (Completely overrated in my opinion, but still great for people watching and adjacent to...)
STOP 6: Shopping (For legit items in Rome's fashion district... and 'knock-offs' with African salesman next to the river... we hit them for 7 Pradas and a Burberry!)
STOP 7: Siesta (Our feet were DEAD after walking so much... we showered and slept from 8-10pm)
STOP 8: Late Dinner at Campo Di Fiore (Although almost 100% American, this picturesque square is filled with great patios, restaurants, and pubs)
STOP 9: GO TO BED!!! (And hit the Vatican early the next morning!)
CC and the Colisseum.
Tossing a coin backwards into the Trevi Fountain ensures a return visit.
Modern day Gladiators... only we fight with Canons and Nikons.
This sign caught my eye... maybe because I am now addicted to Italian Coffee?
~ J. Twice
3 comments:
Last time i was in Rome i went to the Trevi Fountain with my sister and we trhew coins in the there the same way you did,without watching it:my guess is that we didn't throw the coins with enough energy or intensity cuz we suddenly heard a loud OUCH right after the throw..
We hit somebody in the head...
Do u think that means we'll be back in Rome soon?
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LOL
Sheriff... I think you are a much better receiver than a quarterback... especially the way you hold the ball like it is a cornetto!
We must all go back to rome soon!!!
JJ
Reminds me of the day Billy, Tammy and I did a RUN thru of Paris in a day. Not recommended but it can be done - we even managed to include the Louvre.
Hi to Dale and Wei - looks like everyone is having a great time.
Terry
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