May 18-22nd
Mary had not been to Rome despite her visits to Italy with both myself and Gene for their anniversary. We stayed in the Campo Fiori neighborhood and walked everywhere.
Found myself musing about trips with Harold to Rome. We nearly had the fountain to ourselves one romantic night years ago ♥️♥️♥️ and we sat and people watched from the Spanish Steps with a gelato! In their defense Rome is now rather overrun with tourists if our experience so far is any gauge. I can empathize with Venice’s efforts to control crowds and charge a visitor fee.
We did get inside the Pantheon. It was the outside being restored and we skipped a big line without breaking the rules. Tried to share our tip afterwards with those patiently waiting and waiting – they didn’t believe us.
The Coliseum and Forum are fascinating places. And signal the end of our travel. They’re really remarkable.
But this picture tells you all you need to know about Rome ….. we packed a lot in!
I even ordered two gelatos by mistake at Gelaterie Giolitti, the best gelato establishment (per our inn keeper – it was old, cool and had a long line). I thought I ordered “due misurini” or two scoops. Nope, each cone starts at two scoops! What a conundrum! I had to toss one before they both melted all over me!!!!!
SALUTE!
To Puglia, to Sicily, to Rome and to travel!
Meanwhile & Far Away 