Rome

In the New Palace, now a museum. It was built following Micaelangelo's design.

Excavated cobblestone streets among the ruins.

Colums are everywhere.

Sunset at the tomb of the unknown soldier in center city.

Base of the column that marks the center of the city.


Column marking the center of the city. I think.


Hey, I got on the computer at the hotel for a few minutes. We are in Rome now, having successfully navigated the bus, train, and taxi to get to a real room with a real bathtub. This is a luxury. We will sleep in tomorrow and then go to see the main sights...the coliseum, the Spanish steps, perhaps St. Peter's basilica (with Michealangelo's painted ceiling) and the Vatican in the distance. We were told not to go to some areas because of "the mafia"...seriously. And to watch out for pickpockets, which is evidently a huge problem.

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous this whole time...just on the verge of autumn and sunny. Looking forward to having a great final couple of days. Home on Monday. Please be safe and use the contacts we sent today via email if you need us.

Love to all,

mom/teresa