Today we moved to our final destination before our trip ends. We are now on Rome Italy. A chaotic, busy, loud city. Thousands of cars and people bustling around going in every direction under the sun. It is "cross the street at your own risk" kind of place.
We were pleasantly surprised to find that our apartment is located within easy access to the Pantheon and the Colosseum and other major sites to see while we are here.
Our first meal was in an area known as the Jewish Ghetto. Very few restaurants were open because today is Shabbat, but we managed to find one "gentile" eatery open for business. "Il Giardino Romano".
Our first stop was the Pantheon. It almost seems incredible that a building can withstand over 2,000 years. As we stood and admired the ancient building, we couldn't help but wonder what those walls would say if asked what they have seen in all those centuries of existence. Who has entered? Who has worshiped within the confines of the building. We were fortunate to enter the Pantheon without charge (everywhere including public restrooms charge a fee here). The building is now a Roman Catholic Church known as: "Saint Mary and the Martyrs". A mass was about to take place so we eventually had to leave, but we consider ourselves blessed to walk though the doors of such a historical place.
After the Pantheon we walked over to the Trevi fountain, only to find a sea of people standing around. Impossible to admire and take pictures, we will have to come in the wee hours of the morning tomorrow.
We look forward to a full and busy day tomorrow. We plan to go to the Spanish Steps, the Roman Hard Rock Cafe' (we can't leave without our Rome cap/hat) and as much as we can see while riding the Hop on Hop off.
For now
Arrivaderci
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