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Another Fine Day in Rome – Postcards from Italy

Another Fine Day in Rome – Postcards from Italy

Our Italian Romance

As days go in Rome, it was a fine one to be sure

Let’s start by saying, matching our previous days total of 24,000+ FitBit steps was just too much to duplicate. We had a slow start to the day and our website was having issues that needed immediate attention. Without the fix, there would be no new Posts. All good now!

As it was, our early morning start turned into an early afternoon getaway. Oh well, stuff happens and we didn’t let it hold us back from having another memorable day in Rome.

A tram ride to the Colosseum was just what we needed

There’s nothing like jumping on a tram, steps from your apartment, then jumping off some 30 minutes later at the foot of the Colosseo. It really is an awesome experience standing in front of this iconic Italian monument.

I say this even after multiple trips to the Colosseum. Sharing the moment with scads of people can be overwhelming, but who am I to begrudge them of their own special moment?

Doing things a bit different

While strolling around the Colosseum and Forum, you can’t help but be drawn to the huge white stone monument erected to honor King Vittorio Emanuele II.

Normally, we walk around the perimeter, getting sore necks from looking up at this imposing structure. Not this time. We made the walk up to the second level and got great views of the surrounding area. Good news, it is free! What a perfect place to snap loads of pictures.

Now, if you want even better views for even more spectacular photos then here’s our Tip of the day! Fork out ten euro each and wait in line for an elevator ride to the upper deck for truly remarkable views.

The nearly 360 degree vistas are stunning, as well as a great way to get perspective of where all the major attractions are located in relation to one another.

Time to share some images of our day with you

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Back to Roma – Postcards from Italy

Back to Roma – Postcards from Italy

Our Italian Romance

We’re walking on Roman soil once again friends

It’s been 2 years since we last set foot in Roma. I will say it’s way too busy, way to loud and it has way too many people. Nevertheless, we love it! It truly is a unique city to wander around. The food is great (most of the time) and we’re enjoying the search for which ristorante we’ll try next.

We’ve revisited and knocked off a few must see spots in Roma so far including the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo and the grounds of the Villa Borghese Park. Oh, how could I forget, we visited 10 of Romes 900+ churches along the way. Each one of them was an amazing sight to see!

The maze they call Rome

Todays trek saw us put on 24,000 steps and 11.5 miles during this long day of walking, but who’s counting. Oh yah, our FitBits are! I will confess this one thing, walking through the streets of Roma can confuse the best of us in a heart beat. We pulled out the map countless times and still kept getting twisted around.

A couple from Alabama asked us if we knew where Piazza Navona was. The thing is we just left it 10 minutes earlier and we still had trouble pointing them in the right direction.

In the end, we got them on their way. We wisely spent 15euro, caught a cab and made it to home base with time for a pizza and walk around the neighborhood. What a great day!

No more talk, just photos from Roma amici.

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little red sports car

Picture Perfect – Photography in Roma

Our Italian Romance

 

Rome offers countless opportunities for shutterbugs to capture unique and beautiful images.

The thing about photography is that you really never know when something will inspire you to take the shot.  Take this photo for example.  It was taken as we crossed a busy Roman intersection near Rome’s Trastevere district.  We loved the contrast of this bright red car against the muted colors of its surroundings.

However, it’s the timing of the shot that makes it a keeper.  Not a single person or vehicle came into frame for the shot.  As a result, the photo has a well staged car ad feel to it.

That my friends, is a case of being in the right place at the right time.

The Roman Colosseum

Walk with the Romans

Our Italian Romance

 

Let’s start our walk with the Romans in, where else… Roma.

 

Now that you have decided a trip to the Italian peninsula to walk with the Romans is in your future, it’s time to choose the places you want to see.  It may seem like that would be an easy thing to do.  Not so much!  There are just so many  sights and not enough time for you to see everything.

 

The Roman Colosseo
The Colosseo

 

Why Rome?  To keep it simple, it’s where it all began for the Roman Empire.  This is where the foundations of law, art and culture for future western civilizations were laid.

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