3/7/2025 Rome, Italy and the end of the blog!

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Trevi Fountain, Roma

Ha, fooled ya, one last blog, as Roma is so special 👍

Greetings one last time from beautiful Roma! Fantastic weather here again, sunny and mid 60’s.😎

Roman Forum
Our Airbnb, spectacular!

TGC says tie on those walking shoes one last time😅 We’ve got more to see in the Eternal City of Roma!

On to the subway we go for the short ride to the Trevi Fountain area.

Before we start the tour, I have to comment on Roma. We first came here 12 years ago and the city was kind of shabby and gritty, even the tourist areas. Now, it’s very clean, police officers everywhere and even the subway, which is notorious for theft was safe. A great experience in Roma!

Ok, walking now, first stop, the World famous, Trevi fountain!

They have closed the fountain seats as the crowd was out of control!
It’s 7:30 AM and it’s getting packed already!

Guess you can’t throw coins anymore. Here’s TGC back in the day!

Younger than ever👍

Ok, walking now, I feel 24,000 steps again 😬

Monumento o Vittorio Emanuele II, our old photo.

This area is under construction because of a subway expansion to add another line, so pictures are difficult.

Walking now, along the Roman Forum.

The ruins here were built in many different centuries, from Greeks to Romans and hard to believe, lost for hundreds of years as the area became agricultural and the ruins overgrown 😬

Ok, let’s hit the big one, The Roman Colosseum😎

Wow!

Pictures from our previous visit also.

The Colosseum is actually a church and is owned by the church in Rome.
Wow!
I know it’s hard to believe, but the Colosseum was “lost” for hundreds of years as it was heavily looted in the Middle Ages and left abandoned.
Underground of the colosseum.

They’ve booted the Gladiator impersonators out, it’s clean and safe👍

Arch of Constantine, our old picture. The Arch is currently under restoration.
Ruins of Ludus Magus! This is where the Gladiators trained and lived in 80AD.

Walking again 😅

Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the House and Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome.
Battistero di San Giovanni in Laterano

Just like that we’re in our Hood. You know what that means!

Gelato, chocolate and pistachio is our favorite!
You know the last dinner is focaccia ✔️
😜

Yes, another 24,000 steps needs to be rewarded ✔️

Fun, fun trip to Rome! Now, back to the airport as we have a 6:00 AM flight on Saturday 😬

One last night before we fly home…darn, that’s a great pasta!
Buongiorno, Ciao, Ciao😎

Final Stats

Miles driven-7,500

Miles walked, per TGC’s Fitbit- 637 or 6.5 miles per day, every day😜

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One thought on “3/7/2025 Rome, Italy and the end of the blog!”

  1. Ciao, ciao! I have so very much enjoyed your adventures and thank you for taking time to share with us! Safe travels home and I look forward to seeing you once again! Irene 🤗

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