Friday, January 4, 2013

Final day

As with Paris, after a few days we have a feel for the city and are familiar with at least the part of it we have covered. Navigating is still a little hit and miss but any wrong turn just takes you to unexpected views. I am very aware that in this timespan we can only cover. A tiny percentage of what a city like this has to offer.
This morning we headed towards the Pantheon, determined to avoid the Main Street and negotiated our way successfully through alley after alley, across Piazza Navona, through a church (in one end out the other just to confuse Anita) and voila The Pantheon. Last night we found a website with podcasts of guides to many Rome sites. Having listened gave us a great insight Into what we were to see.... I have admitted before to painful ignorance of European history and this has become more obvious in a city with such rich history.
Coffee stop with a wonderful view and wander down towards the river and into Castel Sant'Angelo. Wow, what a structure and a great view from the top as well.
We all have that, 'ready to go home feeling' that occurs when you know it is close. So lucky that Rome is showing us some sun to end the journey.









5 comments:

  1. Sounds like a wonderful trip. Looking forward to hearing more about it when you get home!

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  2. PS Did not see one photo of Celia!! Are you sure Celia didnt write this blog from Glengarry Avenue??!!

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  3. Looking forward to hearing more over coffee but, will miss my summer trip to Paris, Sicily and Rome! Safe trip home to all!!

    Marg

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  4. Safe travels. Look forward to hearing more soon. Will be at Phillip Island 12-22nd Jan. Are you at San Remo any time then?

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