Arrivederci, Roma...Next Stop, Chisinau

Our time in Rome has come to an end.  This is an amazing city with one of the richest histories in the world.  While here, we have seen ancient ruins still standing in the middle of what has become a modern city, Romans going about their daily lives around the Coliseum and the Pantheon.  Vatican City is a city within a city, a sovereign city-state all on its own.  Fashion powerhouses have multiple stand-alone storefronts on some of the most famous streets on the planet, and wine, pasta, and cheese are abundant. 

This blog is not about my trip to Rome, but I wanted to include a few photos to show everyone how we kicked off our European visit. 

Royale and me, throwing Euro into Trevi Fountain.

St. Peter's Square...the Papal Conclave is in progress.

St. Peter's Basilica

You saw this in The DaVinci Code

Me at Trevi Fountain

 

Pasta and Gnocci in Rome

Trevi Fountain is beautiful at night.

Breakfast in Rome:  Cappuccino, pastry, and fresh blood orange juice

Welcome to Rome!

 

Ancient ruins on the way to the Coliseum

The Coliseum

Inside the Coliseum

Me, Patricia, and Royale in the Coliseum

Gelato in Rome!

 

Me, Patricia, and Royale at the Spanish Steps.

 

Me at the Spanish Steps.

 

Bruschetta and Parmesean for dinner.