Travel Companions: The same two coworkers, Abbey and Bambi
Total Trip Time: 3 days (technically 2.75 because we got in at 10am on the first day)
Hotel Accommodations: Donatello Hotel (20-25 minute walk from the Colosseum). The room was nice; it had marble floors, a soaring ceiling, a bathroom with bidet (no we didn’t use it), and enough room for all three of us and our luggage.
First thing we did in Rome: We took the Metro to the Colosseum, took pictures, and walked to a nearby restaurant. I ordered a giant Italian beer, bruschetta, and a whole Margherita pizza. I ate the entire pizza by myself J It was the best thing I’ve ever devoured in my entire life. This pizza alone was worth the trip to Rome.
Other Activities during the trip: We toured the Colosseum, saw the Arc of Constantine, walked through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, viewed the Trevi Fountain during the day and at night, walked up the Spanish Steps, explored the Pantheon, went to the Vatican and toured the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica, and walked around the entire city.
Favorite starter: Bruschetta, I think it’s the only appetizer I ever got J
Favorite meal: Anytime we ate pizza…specifically the first time.
Favorite dessert: Gelato! We ate it everyday!
Best thing about Rome: The food and the sites. One night for dinner, we literally were across the street from the Colosseum while eating spaghetti, ravioli, and spaghetti with clams. Great view!
Worst thing about Rome: All of the streets were cobblestone and it was very difficult, tiresome, and painful to walk. Also, there are no public restrooms. You have to buy something to get access to the shops restroom.
Recommended Dos: Get a margherita pizza from Trattoria Luzzi (the restaurant is like 2 blocks from the Colosseum), and eat the entire thing. Second, wear comfortable shoes. Third, get lost in the streets surrounding the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon. It was the most beautiful city ever! Walk around!
Recommended Don’ts: We got lost on the buses for hours (literally 2 hours), so I don’t recommend the buses. Buses suck.
Last Thing we did in Rome: Went to the Trevi Fountain and followed the ritual of throwing a coin in over our shoulder (this supposedly guarantees you will return to Rome). Then, we went to a recommended restaurant called Augustan and chowed down on some more pizza. Yes, I ate the whole thing again.
Common Misconceptions of Rome: We didn’t see any fat Italians…their food is made with the finest, freshest ingredients. Everything is made from scratch.
Favorite Memory of Rome/Vatican City: the entire visit to this area was amazing. I loved every minute of Rome…definitely going back soon…
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| Pizza sent from Heaven |
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| The Colosseum (Glorious!) |
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| Inside the Colosseum |
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| Abbey at the Trevi Fountain |
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| At the Spanish Steps |
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| Leaving the Roman Forum |
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| St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican |
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