Today was our first proper day sight-seeing. We began with breakfast (included with our Spagna Hotel room). This consisted of a selection of croissants, pannaforte, panne tone and washed down with cappucino.
   
   
So began our Roma adventure. We walked for a full working day (20000 steps!). Our stops included: The Spanish Steps and Square
  
    

   
 

  

 The Trevi Fountain (very clean!)

   
 several amazing Basilica (churches) with elaborately painted ceilings and detailed architecture

   
   
The Pantheon

   
    
   
and the Colosseum. 

   
  As we walked around we marvelled at the ancient ruins and humongous buildings with columns and bronze statues. 

   
    
    

      
     
 

  
We visited these amazing places alongside half the population of Europe! Central termini was an experience where we went to buy our tickets for the fast train to Florence tomorrow. 

There are people trying to sell us selfie sticks everywhere but our own personal selfie stick(Scott) will be joining us tomorrow in Fiorenze!

On the way back to Spagna we stopped at a little deli and bought some salami, truffle spread and pecorino to enjoy with some prosecco. 

  
Mauro, our host has been very helpful, as well as being amused by Michele’s lack of ability to use the keys to open the doors in the hotel! 

An evening stroll gave us one last look at the beautiful decorations and lights still left over from Christmas…we may or may not have bought a bottle of Limoncello to complete the experience. 

   
   
A lovely adventure so far but looking forward to tomorrow when we finally see Scott. Buona notte!