We arrived safe and sound in Rome this morning. In case we are keeping tabs, the sleep count on the plane was:
Valerie-7 hrs
Shayna-1 hr
Crying infant-0 hrs
Regardless, we are now here and happy! The weather is absolutely beautiful- 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky.
We had a busy first day and it is not even over yet. After checking into our hostel, we walked to the Trevi Fountain. We took the requisite tourist pictures and read about it in the guide book. Next we moved to the Spanish Steps. We sat there for a bit and people watched, but our stomachs begged for attention. Thus, we embarked on our first Rome epicurean adventure. We picked a pizza place swamped with Italians, ordered, and ate standing. We felt so Italian (sans our Chacos and backpacks). We closed the afternoon portion of the day at the Bourgehse Park. It was so expansive and really beautiful. We spent a lot of time just wandering around there and basking in the glorious weather.
We also saw a lot of Rome by foot. I am amazed at all of the ancient architecture; it is hard to believe that it is also a modern city! I am capturing pictures of neat doors and bicycles on my camera in hopes of making a collage of them when I return home. That is all for now. I must run as wine calls. My life is rough.
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