We have had such a wonderful adventure over the past two weeks and seen many astounding sights, so it seems only fitting that Rome should be the culmination and end of our tour. Our first full day here was well spent and quite full as we toured the Colloseum, the Forum, the Basilica of St. Paul, the catacombs, and the Tre Fontane Abbey. To refresh ourselves in the midst of all the touring and hopping on and off our bus, we ate lunch at a delightful little restaurant with our guide Fabrizio. (On a side note, I think we will all be glad to get back to a country with free water in restaurants.) The day, while very enjoyable, was also very wet and cold, which gave us all reason to wear the jackets that we packed. Despite the weather, we soaked in the history and beauty of these places, managing to take lots of good pictures along the way. While we saw some beautiful ruins earlier on in the trip, they seem to pale in comparison to the majesty of the ornate churches of Rome. (I can’t wait to see the students’ faces tomorrow when we walk into St. Peter’s! I’m expecting to see some jaws dragging on the floor…). We’re looking forward to one more day in our Roman holiday to see the Vatican, St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, and the Pantheon before we start our long trip home.
Buona notte from Roma!
Mrs. Cook
Buona notte from Roma!
Mrs. Cook