You turn a corner in Rome and there is something old and beautiful to see. Seriously, a five minute walk in this city will show you a number of famous buildings fountains, or monuments and you really can't make a wrong turn! A perfect last stop for my traveling partner Jackie before her return to the states.
We arrived in Rome late Friday afternoon and decided that after we checked into the hotel and took a nap we should go for a walk and try to swing by the Trevi Fountain and then the Spanish Steps. Along the way we also got glimpses of the Italian Opera House, the Four Fountains, a fountain with a triton in the middle, and a large ruinous church.
The Trevi Fountain, though quite crowded, is a beautiful sight. Its huge white base with a number of figures of men and women and babies adorned in (scant) robes and fruit. It's a beautiful fountain and one that seems to have a tradition where one stands with their back to the fountain and then, after making a wish, tosses a coin back over your shoulder into the water. And of course you have to get a picture taken of you as this is done, so you end up throwing in about 5 coins to get the right shot.
We then headed north to the Spanish Steps, a Huge staircase often (in postcards) adorned with a beautiful assortment of red flowers. With another fountain at its base, this huge staircase is quite the spot to sit and take in the day and people watch. We are in Rome of course!
After the Steps, we did a bit more wandering before deciding to call it a day. We had a long two days of sigftseeing ahead of us!
We made our way back to our amazingly located Pensione. Now Pensione's are in between a hostel and a hotel. You get your own room, but toilet and shower facilities are communal. We got a total steal at this place paying €40 a night rather than the posted €125. Hotels.com did us well!
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