Note: This blog post is being written while I am in Italy with a wonderful tour group of seven people. I’m writing behind schedule because I’m having too much fun with my group to stop and write every day. So, here, I play catch up……
What would a journey to Italy be without a few days in Rome? If you've never been to Italy before, then trips to see the top two sights are a must-do. Our group took in two half day walking tours (on two different days) of the Coliseum/Roman Forum and the Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel/St. Peter’s with a wonderful licensed guide. Stuart made history come alive for us; telling us stories of the past while pointing out the remains in the present.
What would a journey to Italy be without a few days in Rome? If you've never been to Italy before, then trips to see the top two sights are a must-do. Our group took in two half day walking tours (on two different days) of the Coliseum/Roman Forum and the Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel/St. Peter’s with a wonderful licensed guide. Stuart made history come alive for us; telling us stories of the past while pointing out the remains in the present.
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| We spent a fabulous morning with our guide at the Coliseum followed by entry into the Roman Forum. Our private tour got to skip the line and go right in, and with the headsets we wore, we could hear his every word. To top it off, the October weather is fantastic! |
| Days of walking do build up one's appetite and thirst! Not wanting to deprive ourselves, we always make sure to stop for plenty of food and wine. On this particular evening, we go to a serious wine tasting dinner. Look! Placemats made just for our group! | 
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Here are a few more miscellaneous shots from our first couple of days spent in Rome:
And we also managed to fit in a trip to a great local food market! This photo (on the right) was taken at a stall where locals can fill up their own containers, or buy empty 1 liter containers for their "house"wine. The group decided to give it a try and bought a liter to take back to their hotel. They loved it!
| Somehow, the market butchers always love the camera when they have knives in hand :) |
What better way to end evenings in Rome than to stroll the streets, basking in the golden glow of ancient monuments. Our time in Rome is over, but this is just the beginning really. Tomorrow, we head out into the countryside, going north into lower Tuscany. More adventures, food, and wine await us!
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