Rome – October 1, 2008

We started with a very nice buffet breakfast at the hotel, and got off in the morning to go to the Colosseum.It had rained over night and was cool and crisp in the morning. It was a short walk and we already had tickets so in we went. It was very impressive inside.

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Stephanie & Chuck in the Colosseum
The Colosseum
The Colosseum

Then we walked to the Pantheon, another incredible site.

The Pantheon
The Pantheon

On the way, we visited the Basilica Santa Maria sopra Minerva with its blue ceiling.

Basilica Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Trevi Fountain

Then it was off to the Trevi Fountain to see it in the daylight. The area around the fountain was very crowded, but we did get to throw our coins in the fountain, observing the the local tradition.

Spanish Steps

From there, we went to the Spanish Steps, which were also very crowded.  We both did not see anything making the steps that big of an attraction. However, due to the crowds, we did not climb the steps either.  Maybe that would have changed our opinion.

Piazza Navrona

Next on the agenda was the Piazza Navona and Piazza Campo de Fiori, two famous plazas, with a few church visits in between.

It was another long day, but we saw some beautiful sights.

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