Rome

We arrived safe in and sound in Rome though when we landed all the other passengers clapped and cheered. I am a little worried about why. What did they know about Ryan Air that we didn't? Got a shock when we decided to get a taxi in from the airport. Got caught in traffic even though it was 8pm at night and it cost a bomb. As we flew into Ciacampio (something like that anyway) which is not the main airport for Rome, there were no airport bus transfers and we didn't feel like grappling with the public transport system at night with bags and not knowing where we were going.

Our hotel room is a bit on the small side. Ok its miniscule. I think one of the bathrooms in Spain was a little bigger. The beds however are comfy. The a/c leaves a bit to be desired though that could just be my power surges talking. Visited the Forum and Colosseum this morning and if I am lucky may be able to down load some photos. Not holding my breath though. Was a bit disappointed with the Spanish Steps. They didn't seem to be anything really special at this time of year. No floral decorations just lots and lots of tourists. The Trivi fountain was how I remember it. We are lucky that we have a Rome card that gives unlimited travel on the public transport system and getting round is fairly easy. The down side is that we are actually within walking distance of many of the attractions in this part of town.

Tomorrow hope to go to Trivolli and visit the wonderful gardens at the Villa De Este. I remember them as fascinating roman era gardens on a hill side. The aqua duct brings the water up the hill without pumps and it then cascades down the hill in a series of fountains etc.

No luck downloading photos today. Spent ages trying but it just wasn't having any of it today

Cheers Cia