Tuesday, 4 September 2012

The only idiot in Rome without an umbrella

I should have known that all those times I was smug about the 35 degrees it was in Rome that it would come back to haunt me.. Yesterday when I arrived it was a nice sunny evening but today I have been soaked, still everything has started well. I have done a fair bit of tourist stuff today, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain. My first thoughts of Rome are pretty good, it's very manageable for a big city and the pace of life seems a lot more relaxed than most capitals I've been to. In saying that it is a bit crowded with tour groups and I've a feeling that Naples, my next stop may suit me a lot more and give me a more realistic view of typical Italian life. I've had my first Italian pizza slice (within about an hour of getting here!) and am starting to get into the swing of things after being utterly disorientated when I arrived yesterday. Tomorrow's plans include seeing the Spanish steps and St Peter's square. Longer term I need to sort my Italian out as I can say about 10 words at present! The hostel is fairly good, free wi-fi and a great location, lots of friendly people staying here too so all is well. Just in case anyone wondered I'm in Rome untill Saturday morning and then in Naples for 3 nights after that. Hope everyone is well! Chris x

1 comment:

  1. Viva Italia… let us blog readers know your favourite bit of Rome, Chris… Er no, not the beer and pizza bit… favourite tourist site etc – we both have different bits and for different times of day given the crowds etc :) Den and Mum X

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