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Check Out Rome While in Italy

Yes, do

Photo credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert, author

So in 2018, we went to Italy. The trip was jointly organized by my daughter and me. We had places we wanted to see and so did she and her family. I told her we did not need to see Rome. I know right? What was I thinking?

We went to Rome for a few days at the end of our trip. My husband and I went along and stayed with them at a lovely rental apartment above an amazing little cafe. And we had an incredible time. Rome is not to be missed. It’s unlikely we will ever get back to Italy but if we did a return visit would be in the cards.

We were in Italy for several weeks and it was awe-inspiring for much of it. Rome was of course no exception. We walked everywhere, it seemed no matter what direction there were sights to see. It was August and a heat wave when we were there but no matter, we just kept on going.

Of course, we saw the coliseum. The lineup was not too bad, maybe partly because of the heat. Looking at the structure, and learning about the complexities of the building and what they were able to do without modern technology and equipment is astounding.

The hypogeum which was the area under the floor housed animals, gladiators and other humans who were most likely destined to be sacrificed in the area above. Complex systems allowed them to be moved upwards and out onto the staging area often surprising the crowds as well as sometimes potential victims who might not know an animal was about to be popped out to attack them. Sometimes as many as 9000 animals were sacrificed in a single series of fighting events; animals against one another and sometimes pitted against humans.

Under the coliseum. Photo credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert, author

Coliseum. Photo credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert

Rome was full of delights. Wandering streets to go to dinner. An amazing playground in the city. Mopeds in rows. Pizza in cones, trapezzino! Gelato everywhere.

City walks through old streets finding restaurants to please everyone. Photo credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert, author

Cats languishing in the ruins. Well fed, with signs telling the viewer they were cared for and not to be concerned. They certainly looked contented.

Cats in the ruins. Photo Credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert, author

Playground in the city of Rome. Perfect for the grandchildren. Photo credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert

Just another old building… Photo credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert, author

Gas station food was found on our way to Rome. Gourmet food, no joke. Photo Credit: Catherine Dunn-Gilbert, author

We saw very little in Rome; that’s why a trip back would be incredible. Missed the Vatican for example. But whatever you get the chance to see there, you will enjoy it. No doubt!

Arrivederci!