well. This place is intense though! Kids were AWESOME during our 24
hours of travel, but are happy to be on the ground now! Free wifi
isn't as prevelant as we'd hoped, so I can only send one pic for now.
We arrived at our darling apt Tuesday just past dark. The apt is
teeny, but super clean and authentic, which is what we wanted. (you
can see it in the accomodation post below) The only prob is that the
street outside is really loud and that plus our screwed up internal
clocks (and my internal stress) equaled a rough night for J and me.
Thankfully, the kids slept great.
Around 3am we finally discovered the pack of earplugs the owner
supplied, and then we slept hard until 10. Feeling better, but slow
to get moving, we finally left the apt at noon. We took the metro to
the Trevi Fountain- which the kids loved. (see pic) On the metro we
had a pickpocket experience, but thankfully the only accessible pocket
just had sunscreen, which he didn't take. Haha Sucker!
Leaving the fountain, we wound around looking for The Pantheon. It
took us a bit to find it- we are definitely low on the learning
curve! Once we finally found it-WOW! What a truly amazing place,
really. G could have cared less, but M really got it. Afterwards, we
were wiped and hungry. I'd forgotten how intimidating the whole
buying food thing is! We'd purchased pannini earlier, but the kids
weren't really fans. So we caved (on day 1) and J went to McDs while
I sat on some steps in a piazza and the kids chased pigeons. We all
felt much better after that snack and were ready to trek over to
Piazza Navona.
We got seriously lost on the way there and finally bought a decent
map- muy helpful! Navona was busy and bustling, and I thought a
cappucino on the piazza sounded lovely! It was, but that plus 3 hot
cocoas cost us about $40!!!!! J will never complain about Starbucks
again!
We were pretty worn out after all the walking and getting lost today,
so we thought we'd catch the cute little 116 bus back to the metro.
Well, we caught the 116 alright, but it was headed the wrong way!!
The driver booted us on the wrong side of the river about 4 or 5
bridges south of where we wanted. But after the bus ride we were
feeling better and the weather was gorgeous, (setting sun), so we
decided to hike it. A stop at the grocery, and we finally arrived
'home'. M was thrilled to meet a little neighbor girl who is also 7.
They are going to play in the courtyard tomorrow.
Well, J is cooking tortellini with pesto for din, so I should go.
Tomorrow is the Coloseum!
Ciao!S
8 comments:
So glad you are safe and rested (or getting there at least). Keep the updates coming. We will be faithful readers!
You guys are amazing...and brave...and SO COOL! My blood pressure is rising just reading about your experiences, I can't imagine living them! Take precious care. We miss you!
I am so happy you are all safe and having fun! Sending happy fun filled thoughts your way! Thanks for updating the blog so quickly!
Amo il tortellini!
I am glad you are having fun! Thanks for updating the blog becuase we have to live vicariously through you! Have fun!
You're THERE!
And I forbid you to eat anymore McCrapalds!
I'm so glad you figured out how to do your camera ;)
It sounds wonderful!!! I love hearing about it all. Holy crap on the $40 drinks! :O Have a great time!!
YEA! A picture of my babies in Rome! I'm with Judy, blood pressure rising as I read abt your adventures. How brave you are! Trust Maddy to find a friend,just like her Mom as a kid! :)
Garage on curb as we speak..be safe!
xoxox & more!
Do need miss any opportunity for Gelato!!!! Eat at every single gelateria you come across ( and there are many, like Starbucks here). There is nothing better! Are you going to do the Vatican? Might be hard with the kids, but it has to be seen! The Sistine Chapel cannot be missed!
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