When in Rome...

Today was my second day in Rome. Even though I am on holiday, I got up at 8:30 and got ready to leave for a long day of sightseeing. That and I didn't want to miss my free breakfast. I went to the corner BAR for my free cappuccino and croissant. It was a very nice breakfast, and a good start to my day. Well after breakfast I went to Circe Maximums station and headed for the Roman Forum. I waited in line for over an hour, but when I finally got in it was amazing. I went on this outer path first and it was so cool because there were not a lot of other people, just me and the old Roman stuff. Later it got really crowded, but I climbed up on all the tall things and took some pretty cool pictures of the city.

Trevi fountain, as we would say

After the Roman Forum and Palatine, I went and got some Gelato from a cart. I had strawberry and it was amazing. It had real strawberries and tasted more like yogurt or something than ice cream. I must get some more before I leave. I then headed for the Trevi Fountain. I found it finally, but also found the Triton Fontana and took a picture or two. So the Trevi fountain had so many people, I'm surprised that I actually got the pictures I did. It was way crowded. Well after that I was going to go to the pantheon, but got lost and ended up somewhere else. I ended up at the Piazza del Popolo, almost where I was last night when I got lost. Anyhow I saw the Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II as well. I saw a lot of other random ruins as well.

Eventually I decided to head back since it was getting dark, so on the way back, I took some pictures of the Coliseum. I also browsed through some souvenir shops. I finally made it back to my street and found this little cafe downstairs was open, so I went in and ordered a pizza. It was really good, and I might have to get some more of that before I leave. They also gave me some bread stuff with butter on it, and some little cookie things with my bill. It was nice to sit and eat pizza with a fork and a napkin in my lap, not to mention the coke in the wine glass. It has been a pretty good day; I wish I knew what to do tomorrow, maybe the Vatican.

I have learned so much about Rome and Romans lately that it is impossible to remember it all.  One thing that stands out is all the honking, but its more like beeping.  They do it all the time, and ti is starting to get on my nerves.  Oh, I ended up with a top bunk, and I just kicked my camera off the bed.