When we arrived, we had a ham and cheese croissant with an espresso, then we walked out to find the buses that take you all around the city, getting off when you want and back on to the next stop at your convenience. We had originally planned to do the Open 110 which was 16 euro, but were pounced on by a young man saying his was better and made more stops for 19 euro. I’m not sure it was much different, but it is a good way to go.
Our first stop was the Vatican. There were a lot of chairs set up, as if they were about to have a grand occasion. I have never been in Rome in June….not a good time to go. It was packed with tours. We had to stand in line everywhere we went.
Bath anyone???
Then, we walked over to the Sistine Chapel, a pretty good little walk. I had to get my picture taken in front of Raphael’s “School of Athens”!
We had lunch across from the Sistine Chapel, then found the bus stop to catch the bus to the next location, which was the Trevi Fountain. We threw our coins in (with right hand over the left shoulder) and made a wish, and promised to return to Rome.
After the Trevi, we walked over to the Spanish Steps, and had a gelato. By then, our feet were burning from so much walking on the cobblestone streets and marble walkways, that we decided to return to the train station, catch the 6:00 trian and make our way home.
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