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ROME

            Went through Terni over Tiber River, Laquitio through Terano, by the Adratic Sea to Chieti, to Rietacto to see some friends but they are not here.


            Here in Rome, at Hotel Alpi for 3 days. Have a sunny terrace. Hotel built in 16th Century. Supper of stuffed veal cutlets in tomato sauce, meat balls, potatoes, salad Black Bean soup, bread, a Bottle of Sassiscaio Red, ice cream and cake. We rested..


            Up early breakfast of hot cereal, ham eggs toast jam. After showers to see Rome. Have a guide, makes it easy. Seen Basilica of San Bartomaleo on the Tiber Island, Church of San Bartolomeo, and Ruins of an Aschlesuis ship. The Pons Fabricinis with Tiber River, The Vittoriarc, The Coliseum, and Roman ruins.


            Had lunch Carciofi alic Giudio(Artichokes deep fried) Soft drinks.. Been in March times fly. Off to the Vatican City, amazed at everything, The Pantheon, Brergher Capital Hill. Had a sandwich Salami, wine. Seen so much of Rome in 3 Days, could spend weeks here.


Vatican City


            Back to Hotel Supper was Lamb and Kidney Beans, Fish soup, lamb stew, salad, bread with all types cheese, and a bottle of Pinot Gregio, sat outside with coffee (Remember They eat in Italy).


            Up early Breakfast of eggs, ham, cheese, Toast, juice and coffee. Off again Seen Piaza Venezia, Piazza del Popolo, Colonna Republica. So last day here supper seafood, and wine. Up early quick breakfast and on our way to Naples.


            Having gone through Frosinone, Canobasso, Foggio, arrived in Naples. Our Hotel Grand Hotel Santa Lucia from our room and balcony, we can see Mt.Vesuvieus, being on the Gulf of Naples. Crime is bad here, but did see some parts of Naples. We been to Cathedral de San Francesco de Paola, Castle Dele ovo, sat outside restaurant had artichoke salad, with clams and a crab salad and wine.


            Visited Novo Castle built in 1279, also Sab Martino Church, and Santa Chiaro Monastery. Streets in old Naples are narrow and of brick from Roman days. Well back to hotel for supper of Lasagna, Spaghetti, pasta with mixed seafood. Hated to leave. Tomorrow fly to Malta.


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