Roma

My plan was to pull up Pat’s picture sitting on the edge of the Trevi Fountain 25 years ago and claim that it was the Fountain of Youth. 

Didn’t work. 

Apparently, we didn’t have electronic photos 25 years ago so it wasn’t in my computer.  As you view the Trevi, you'll have to use your imagination. 

 Last time in Rome we had a couple of days to explore.  While visiting the Trevi we threw a single coin into the fountain (one coin to return, two coins to find a new love, and three coins if you want to get married) so we made it back to celebrate Pat's birthday.

 On that prior trip, we flew into Athens, embarked on our first cruise ever, and woke up for our first port-of-call sailing into Venice on the morning of our 25^th Anniversary.   

 We sailed around Italy and found our way to Rome after twelve days.  Twenty-five years later, I've discovered that  we’ve changed a little, but Rome, not so much.

This time our excursion of choice was a whirlwind panoramic view of Rome with some free time at the end to enjoy a birthday lunch of pizza margarita, pasta carbanara, and a few glasses of wine at one of Rome's many, hole-in-the-wall restaurants.  Fantastic! 

     Some old pics will remind you of the fabulous city it is …

 The Colosseum

The Arch of Constantine

Trajen's Column

Monument to Vitoria Emmauele II

St. Peter's Basilica,

and its interior.