When in Rome

RobO and DawnO have finally reunited!  We are in Rome, Italy and we are taking full advantage of the jaw-dropping scenery and rich history by walking from site to site.  I am continually amazed by how accessible all the ruins, fountains, cathedrals, and monuments are.  We are staying in an apartment that’s close to the city centre, and have grown accustomed to our neighbourhood.  We are finding it hard to get our brains out of Spanish mode though.  DawnO received a confused look when she ordered a coffee in perfect Spanish.  Luckily the customer next to her was there to translate it to something every barista at a Starbucks would understand.

Here are the highlight shots from the past few days:

All over the city there are fountains that continually pour out cold drinking water.  According to our friend, the city may shut them down, since they are expensive to maintain and wasteful.  I think they should just install taps on them all.

Tomorrow we head to Vatican City, the smallest country in the world!  Look out, Pope Frank!