Roaming in Rome ain’t so Easy in the Heat

 We arrived in Rome, slightly groggy from lack of sleep but excited to be here. The cab ride from the airport was almost an hour accompanied by rock n’ roll music from the Platters, the Everly Bothers, the Four Seasons, all the rockers from the 50’s & 60’s interspersed with explanations about old and new Rome, current and past governments, and as we passed monuments, ruins, and famous sights, more commentary. We arrived at the hotel and found our rooms ready so even though it was early, we were able to settle in.

We are a party of eight: seven adults and one child. What a trooper that child is even without sleep or food that really appeals to her. Everyone went to their rooms but Dennis and I went out for a bit of a walk to try to see where we were and what was available in our area. We are near the Piazza del Popolo and in this heat we are making use of the taxis which are easy to find.

After we all had had a nap, seven of us decided to try the Hop On-Hop Off bus. It was quite a walk to catch the bus. But we made it, not quite a stroll along the Tiber river, more like a forced march but make it, we did!

Sitting on the top deck of the bus we were able to feel a breeze and see a bit of Rome. Unfortunately we could only go three stops before we were running out of time if we were going to make our dinner reservations. So off the bus we trooped, and into a taxi. We arrived back at the hotel in time to freshen up and go next door for dinner.

The evening ended with reminders to be in the lobby by 8:15 AM to catch a taxi to the meeting place for the Vatican tour. Good night, sweet dreams.