Rome

We settled into our lovely hotel in Rome...it was so much more than I had hoped....just amazing.

http://www.hotelvilladuse.com/

 

 

 

The coliseum was definitely a highlight....the history...just to think of those who have gone before

 

A cross in memorial to those Christians who died a martyr's death

 

 

 

 

We walked through Villa Borghese everyday...a gorgeous park-like estate with a zoo, museums, fountains and even a lake.

 

Loved the streets of Rome

We walked and walked and walked...it was terrific!

 

Trevi Fountain

 

 

This was a restaurant I researched on-line before our trip.  It took some scouting to find it, but it was WELL WORTH the search.  Family run, real Italian food, and cozy atmosphere.
http://www.ristorantesantacristinaalquirinale.it/en/index.html
It is ranked #20 out of 4269 on Trip Advisor

 

And a long stroll home to walk off some of that pasta

 

 

Street markets and oh, the architecture!

 

A MUST HAVE - gelato cone!

 

 

Our bags are packed and we are off to catch a flight to Paris.