Rome

Week 15 – 10th to 16th September

Rome

We have both been to Rome before, and loved it and so there was no hesitation that a second visit was in order and we loved it even more this time. Of all the cities we have seen, Rome still seems to have that extra something; the wide open streets, beautiful architecture and the immediate, general ‘feel’ that this is a great place to be. During our travels, we have loved many places but found nowhere that we would choose to live; Rome is a place we could live for a while.

Our campsite was about 20 minutes out of the city by train so easily accessible. We spent a couple of days in the city and a couple of days chilling since the weather was great and the site had a lovely pool.


Piazza de Popola

An impressive entrance to the city with its identical churches and views all the way down the main Via del Corso.




Spanish Steps

A visit to Rome wouldn’t be the same without a sit on the steps to watch the world go by.





Trevi Fountain

And of course one has to join the tourist masses and swing by the Trevi and make a wish.




The Pantheon

The most complete Roman structure in Rome and quite a formidable site. Inside is no less dramatic; its diameter is equal to its height and it has a hole in the centre of the dome enabling the sunlight to illuminate the interior.




The Vatican







The Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

On my first visit to Rome, there was just no way I could endure the queue to get in here, it ran all the way down from the museum to St Peters which is about a 15 minute walk so many hours of queuing; this time we were more fortunate and the queue was short so we gave it a go; in 40 minutes we were in.

Not really ones for museums and, in truth, this is the first of our trip, we figured if we were going to do one this should be it. It didn’t disappoint – how could it with so many willies’ around!? (Only kidding of course)

Andrew is thinking of adopting this hairstyle




Examples of the interior

The tapestries

The famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel