We have not stopped moving since we got to this amazing place. Some of it is just like I remember, other parts, I can't believe I've seen - my memories didn't do it justice. We have powerhoused through Rome over the past 36 hours and have seen:
Vatican City
St. Peter's Basilica
Campo di Fiori
Piazza Navona
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Colusseum
Roman Forum
St. Peter in Chains
Emmanuel Monument
Capitoline Hill
It's crazy! Things feel so close to eachother that we can't help but keep adding one more thing on before going home. We've had some great food, better gelato and have altogether enjoyed eachothers company finding our way through the city. There are free water fountains all through the city and the water is fresh, cold and tastes delish. Good thing too because it's been a million degrees - we're both drenched in sweat, but there is nothing to do about it but wash off your face and neck at the next fontana and keep moving. We had a close call though - the Roman Forum at high noon, without a fontana in sight. I almost had a nervous breakdown, but alas, we found a WC offering a fresh water spout and some shade just in time to refresh, hydrate and hit the reset button to continue enjoying our day. And all this - on another night of 3 hours of sleep. I think I'm on 5 hours total since I woke up Tuesday am in my bed in Chicago. Tonight, I'm not taking any chances, after enjoying some downtime, we're going to enjoy a nice multi-course Italian meal, a bottle of vino, and a few sleeping pills if the mood strikes. Buona Sera people!
We love you all. Thanks for your sweet notes in reply to our last post. We'll stay away from the Roman Prisons, continue to enjoy ourselves, and eat as much pasta and pizza as we can stomach.
Tomorrow - we tackle the Mercado across the street, the Borghese Gallery and Piazzo del Popolo and whatever else strikes our fancy.
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