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I am used to seeing just the 1 ruin in European cities - In Rome you stand and see an entire ancient empire before your eyes.
It was surreal to finally see the sites we have studied for years. For 3 days we walked around exploring as much as possible.
We stayed in a cool hostel called "Blue Hostel" which was actually nicer than your usual hotel room - and the owner met us at the train station and took our bags on his motorbike to our room. He then spent time pointing out all the local wine/cheese bars and places of interest. Much more helpful than hotel receptions. |
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A view over the Roman Forum |
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It was over 35 degrees every day which is really nice as long as you keep the water intake up. We didnt really have a plan for the 2 weeks, so we just relaxed and wandered around each place and we ended up seeing everything.
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Through the trees we realised we were approaching the coluseum - Its unreal how they constructed it over 2000 years ago and it's still standing.
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Vatican city and the Sistine Chapel were haunting but stunning. Lined with gold, riches and amazing art it makes you wonder where the church got all that money from, hmmm.... |
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This is one of the entry halls to the Sistine chapel. I had seen heaps of the paintings on the roof in books before and didnt even realise they weren't on a canvas.
Have a look how long this hall is - Its lined with gold bordered paintings the whole way. |
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Everything was massive, a person looked like an ant next to this alter thingy. |
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Not sure if this effect was intentional, but it looked the part. There was so much to look at as there is intense detail on everything. |
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Burning off all the energy from the cheesius meals |
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We got out of the main centre to get a feel for the local areas - they spoke less english but everything was cheaper and better quality |
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We discovered A cocktail in 35 degree heat goes straight to the head |
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Stroking the Salami |
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Next we got on the eurostar and headed up to Florence.......... |
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