Rome -3 of the Best

Alan and I had never been to Rome before so we looked at all of the shore excursion options and chose one that was unguided, but with 3 stops - the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican. It was a whistle stop tour, with only one or two hours at each stop. But this was perfect for us to get an overview of this huge and bustling city!

Alan at the Trevi Fountain

I did manage to get to Trevi Fountain and made 3 wishes. Lo and behold, when Alan phoned home later, one wish had already been granted! Ok, days ago but no one had told us! Does that count as a wish granted?

We were also fortunate, due to having a lovely tour guide who did guide us a bit and gave us masses of information!

We were not able to go into any of the stops, but if we ever return, the Vatican will be a definite priority! It was very special just to be on the grounds.......and other churches we stopped in during our day were so spectacular, we simply cannot imagine what the Sistine Chapel must be like. But that is another tour in another year, maybe.

I quite often tell friends and family to let me know when they will be in Europe, just in case I can make use of our budget airline and have a chance for a visit. So far, it has never worked! And yesterday was one time I was incredibly close to a good friend from Atlanta. She and I were volunteer Docents at Zoo Atlanta and have kept in touch all the years I have lived in Scotland. We have also actually seen each other a grand total 3 times, in Scotland, San Francisco and Atlanta. Who would have predicted that we would be within less than a couple of miles from each other in Civitevechia!?! I knew she was in Rome, but we had booked our trip by then, and how on earth would we have found each other anyway? Then on her way out of this area, she and a friend drove past our ship at Civitevechia! Maybe next time!

Today is our last port at Corsica and then the journey home tomorrow. I am not ready!