Hello again from this amazing, amazing city. We are having such a wonderful time. Yesterday is kind of a blur. We all went to the Collosseum. Ray, Judy and Mike got up and went to church. Brian and I slept in until 9:30. I have slept 9 hours every night here. After they got back, Laurie and Mike, and Brian and I took the metro there, and Ray and Judy went on the 'special bus'. (they had bought tickets on a get on and off tour). It was just out of this world - the enormity of the building is mindboggling. Brian and I walked home, about 10km, through little streets. We saw the Jewish Ghetto and the Synagogue, a small but incredible art gallery, a few churches, more back streets, just enjoyed the walk so much. The weather has been perfect: somewhat overcast and warm. The other four did the Forum while we walked home. We cooked supper at our apartment; traditional antipasto (meat, cheese, marinated fish, olives), and pasta with a vegetarian tomato sauce and a salad and bread. The food here is spectacular.
After supper, Judy and Mike went out to see Rome at night, and the rest of us crashed.
This morning, we met our friend Father Richard Wolak, at St. Peter's, and he gave us a tour of the Basilica. I am sure he wouldn't consider himself an expert, but we were there for 3 hours with him, and we learned so much. It's nice to have a personal guide. We took him out for lunch after, and had fun. Ray and Judy, Brian and I came home for a snooze, and Laurie and Mike went off to explore. We had talked about going out tonight. We'd like to see the Trevi Fountain at night.
There is so much to do, and already, I feel like we need to make a list of must sees, because our time here will run out before we know it. On Wednesday morning, we have tickets to the Borghese Gallery, and on Friday morning, we are going to the Oblate House for a tour and visit and lunch with the Oblates.
This is wonderful: right now, the highlights for me are once again, St. Peter's, and the coffee! Our apartment is in the heart of a great, Italian (not tourist) area, so it's nice to be immerse in how the people live. The first day, I had a chocolate ice cream that made me want to weep it was so good. (not great for diabetic control, but hey, this IS Rome and and I am walking a lot). I want a lemon gelato before we leave.
So, we're happy, having fun, and it just doesn't get much better than this!
Jo
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ReplyDeleteI want Italian coffee :( We're out of Tassimo! Haha
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