Our overnight train experience was pretty good. It was kinda fun to be stuck inside a tiny room that had everything we needed. And sleeping on the top bunk was quite fun. We did have to transfer to another train for about 3 hrs, from 6-9 am but they had cappuccino and snacks so all was well. Once we arrived in Rome, we were again able to walk to the hotel from the train station. Amazing service from the minute we walked in and within 15 minutes, we were able to get into our room early to shower and settle in, take advantage of the wifi, and enjoy the wonderful A.C.
We went to the lobby and waited for Rick and Josie to arrive from their hotel. It was great to see them, in Italy! We then started into our Italian adventure. The pictures tell the rest...
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| Piazza di Trevi. |
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| It was soooo hot in Rome so we took full advantage of the water fountains around the city. |
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| The two best restaurants of the whole trip were found in Rome, down quiet streets. |
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| Pantheon. |
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| Most menus had items in English all over Europe. |
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| Neat background with the kitchen in this Italian restaurant. |
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| Antipasta appetizer. |
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| Gnocchi and meatballs for Jonathan. Ravioli for Krista. Wonderful for both. |
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| Common way to travel. |
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| St. Peter's Basilica. |
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| Outside of La Griffe, our favourite hotel. |
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| Salads to start. Great flavour. |
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| Such delicious pasta. The sauce is soooo tasty. |
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| We went all out for our last meal, including cappuccino and desserts of truffle (chocolate ice cream) and crème brule. |
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| Train ride treats. |
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| Great way to end our trip. |
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| Fancy washroom. |
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| Spanish Steps. |
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| So simple but oh so good. |
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| Love the parmesan cheese. |
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| Olive oil and balsamic vinegar everywhere you go. Again, simple. |
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| Margarita pizza. |
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| Gelato with ... |
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| ...the Mannen's. |
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| Trevi Fountation - Rick & Josie, Jonathan & Krista. |
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| Travel in style. |
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| Piazza Venezia. |
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| Breakfast on the roof top terrace. Wonderful way to start the day. |
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| Yet another scrumptious breakfast. |
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| Roof top terrace view. |
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| The chocolate in the middle was something wonderful. |
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| Collesium from above. |
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| Collesium from below. |
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| Collesium from outside. |
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| St. Peter's Basilica. |
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| Pope on display. |
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| Pope on display. |
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1 comment:
You used much fancier accommodations than we did when we were in Rome. I am sure both had their attractions. We stayed in a youth hostel. It was 17 men in a dorm with Fleur-Ange and I with the most friendly young man who was sight seeing via a skateboard all over Rome.
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