Besides having a nasty cold that kept me housebound for three days, I really enjoyed Rome.
The history is mind numbing, almost to a point where you fail to notice 2000 year old monuments and artifacts as you walk along the streets. Here are some pics from Rome!
Marble statues in the Coliseum
Inside the Coliseum
At Trevi Fountain - was really amazing
The backsplash in Nero's kitchen. No joke
Inside the Vatican museum
Saint Peter's Basilica and Square
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps
Sunset of my last night in Rome, while having a tasty beverage
I ending up spending about one and half weeks in Rome, although I have a feeling that I will be back there at some point on this trip. You could probably spend a year there and still not take in everything.
I have been in Sorrento (actually a little town just north called Sant Agnello) staying at an amazing hostel that might have one of the best views I have ever seen. It has a rooftop deck that allows you to take in all 360 degrees and for some reason the beer and wine just tastes better up there!
A few days ago, I took a boat out to the island of Capri and have to say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to go swimming in grottos, climb into caves and check out the nice little city on the island.
Didn't know that color existed before I was swimming in it
On Capri
I also went to Pompeii and that was amazing as well. Couldn't believe how large the city actually was and how well it had been preserved. Well worth a visit if you are ever in the area.
The central plaza
Poor guy was caught by surprise
Original marble of Pompeii
One of the many streets
Yep. That's what you think it is. The Pompeiian brothel. This was only one of six pictures still on the walls.
And my view while writing this today in Sant Agnello. My life is pretty good!
Off to Florence tomorrow!!
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I'm so glad that you're finally getting to see Italia..and the rest of Europe for that matter. I bet your Italian sounds great! Your blog brings back so many memories. I miss Italy. PS - if you haven't already - you should email Francesca and see if you can meet up with her family in Firenze. They are so sweet!
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