Friday Morning Tour

Spent a wonderful morning touring the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain.

Our tour guide from Accessible Italy, Monica, was so knowledgeable and friendly. She knew how to get us around the crowds to find the best viewing spots and avoid waiting in long lines. She just loved mom and called her "Queen Gloria." When we took the elevator to the top of the Colosseum, she apologized for taking the queen to the area where the common people sat.

Our driver, Anzo, certainly knew how to navigate the busy streets. I'm glad I don't have to drive here! Someone once told me that traffic signs in Rome are "just a suggestion" and I believe it. They drive down the middle of the road and skirt around other cars no matter where the lanes are. You take your life in your hands just crossing the street!

Back at the hotel, we were pleased to find a gelatto stand just outside the front door. Mom had chocolate (of course) and I had a refreshing lemon. We dripped it all over our shirts, but it was delicious.

We'll go back to St. Peter's for mass at 5:00 and then find someplace for dinner. Tomorrow we head off to Civitevecchia to board our ship.