So we didn't make it to Sicily or the other islands. Instead, as we cruised across the Adriatic from Croatia to Italy, we decided on a short trip to Rome and then take in Crete.
With 3 days in Rome you can walk many kilometres and take in historic sites at every corner, laneway or in the middle of the streets.
The hop on, hop off bus meant we could see a number of sites in one day. However, after spending at least half day at the Vatican, the museum, Sistene Chapel and St Peters Basilica and Square, it was almost an overload so, instead of hoping on and off again we simply walked to the Spanish Steps (rested our weary bones) and Trevi Fountain (made a wish). Icecreams, pizzas and water sustained us throughout the day.
Another day, we spent around the Roman Forum and the Colisseum. The grandeur and yet blood-thirsty past of the Colosseum intrigued us so a tour gave us much more information together with reading some history of it has shed some light on the spectaclulars including the thousands of animals that were mutilated and killed, the sadistic ways of killing human beings - supposed criminals and the 'sport' of the gladiators - all in the name of an emporor, king or other dominant and powerful leader. The book called The Colosseum shed some factual, controversial and humorous slants to the tall tales that exist about the Coleseum.
We had two evening meals in the one restaurant just near our hotel. Why, well this middle-aged lady with this crazy little restaurant full of trinkets and stuffed toys was recommended to us. The meals were truly home cooked by her mother. The veal and pasta filled and exceeded our appetites, her wine was cheap and once more on both occasions she gave us a free bottle of wine as we left. And this is in Rome!
So, with a day just strolling around Rome's amazing artworks and prestigous shops and with our newly acquired emergency credit card we then flew to Crete.
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I loved Rome, but isn't the traffic amazing!!!! Couldn't believe the death wish of so many people as they leap out in front of traffic and dodge in and out of the traffic stream. I was especially taken with the parking....which is apparently OK no matter which direction you face, or whether you double-park. [laugh]
I too enjoyed the tour of the Colliseum...you are bringing back many fond memories and making me wish I was there with you.
I'm sure you don't want to hear about work but the Framework is really in flux at the moment, but lots of positive things for the future. Can't wait to talk with you when you get back...hopefully over several bottles of wine! [grin]
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