We are here. Last leg from Dubai to Rome (only 9 hours) seemed to take longer than the first leg from Brisbane to Dubai (14 hours), but we are here so all good.
Landed in Rome just after 1pm, then taxi to the city. Wasn’t sure we were going to survive that. I wasn’t bothered by the 110 km/hr all the way, as some of the road was even posted for 110. I could even live with the tailgating, swerving, lack of signalling and cutting in. I think I expected that. It was the answering the mobile phone and sending texts while speeding, tailgating and swerving that was just a bit too much. Especially as Milly and I were sitting up front.
Our digs are in an old apartment block only a stones throw from the Coliseum. Michelle got onto this place through AirB&B and our host, Aldo, has even provided groceries to make us comfortable.
We had a wander around this afternoon to figure out the lie of the land. The touristy stuff starts in earnest tomorrow.
Rome looks much like Rome should. Beaut little cobblestone streets and lots of charm.
Everything looks like it needs maintenance. The Coliseum you expect to look like a bit of TLC is required, but everything else looks like it could be 2000 years old as well. I noted that every road sign is peeling, every guard railing is dented (hardly a surprise), grass growing through the bitumen.
We are off to the Coliseum tomorrow, Wednesday, then who knows what.
That’s enough for now. Off to bed.
Steve J.
Whahoooo! Looks great. Glad you have all arrived ok. Kerry says to be sure to see the Vatican. Reeks of money! Have a sit by the river with a glass of wine, cheese and fresh bread.
Yes, Romes taxi drivers are CRAZY, but wait until you get in a TRAFFIC JAM.
Cheers B & K
I think everyone who ventures from the kerb is mad. We have mastered crossing the street, but feel we are in mortal danger at every step. I don’t think this is paranoia.