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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Rome






Castello St Angelo, with St. Peter's in the distance 



St. Peters Basilica & Vatican City 


St. Peter's Square 


St. Peter's Basilica inside 


Trevi Fountain 


The boys at the Trevi Fountain


The Colosseum 


The Arch of Constantine 


So amazing


The Roman Forum 


Beautiful details, in the Palatine 


The Pantheon

Hey guys!! We recently got back from four days in Rome and Florence Italy. We went with our friend from the team Brad, and had an amazing time.

We started the trip by taking the night train to Rome. It was an 8 hour train ride, and we didn't get much sleep. We arrived in Rome at 9:30 a.m and decided to get tickets for the hop on hop off bus tours. They go to all the major tourist attractions, and you can buy tickets for 24 to 72 hours. We decided on the 48 hour tickets, and used the bus as our transportation for the next two days, Since it was raining that day we decided to do Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica and Square. We were there during the papal conclave, and it was packed. Unfortunately, the Sisteen Chapel was closed, so we didn't get to see that. That day we also explored the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. We finished off the day enjoying some Pizza, Caprese Salad, one of my favorites, and Dr's favorite Tiramasu.

The next day was my favorite. We visited the Colosseum  It is unbelievable. Even better than I thought it would be. The pictures really do not do it justice. It is so huge, and we learned so much about it. At one point it was completely covered. in white marble, and was later used as a marble quarry  They used the white marble to build some of today's basilicas, including St. Peters. We then ventured to The Palatine Hill, and The Roman Forum. It was were the Romans lived during the days of the Colosseum.

The city was amazing, there were Roman remains everywhere you looked, and the history in that city is pretty amazing. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who visits Europe. It is for sure a must see. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the trip, and I will be putting together a itinerary for all of you who are interested.


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4 comments:

  1. I'm just over here living vicariously through you for now :) Love the pictures lady! <3

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    1. Thanks Dani!! We are so lucky to be able to do what we do!!! :)

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  2. Hi Bon!!! Thx for the pictures and the travelogue...you covered a lot of ground in a short time! Rome is so very amazing...what a great way to cap your European season! Is that a Laduree bag on your arm? I fell in love with Laduree macaroons in Paris...the colors are so vivid they almost hurt your eyes! Did you throw coins into Trevi? Something tells me you're going to return! Glad you're safely home...sending lots of love to you, DR and The Bronx!!! Mare

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    1. Hey Mary!! ya, we covered a lot of ground in a couple days, we were worn out haha! Yes that is a Laduree bag! It was my first time going, and it they were just as yummy as I expected! We all threw coins into the Trevi fountain too, so hopefully we will all be lucky :) Love to you and Greg!!! XOXO Bon

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