Arrivederci Roma

 The Colosseum

Yesterday, we headed into the city of Rome for a whirlwind tour of the major tourists sights... We knew we could not see it all in one day, so we decided to make the most of the short time we had and focus on the ancient center.




After a train ride into Rome, we landed at the Vatican.

The Vatican City, a country in the middle of Rome!

We then made our way to the center of the city and the famous Colosseum and Forum, which was the old center of Rome.  We wandered around the old town center and Thomas and Sarah both enjoyed their ancient history coming to life.

Sharing Ancient History with my students!

 A carving depicting the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD on the Titus arch in Rome

 Thomas LOVED climbing on the ruins of Rome

 

 The Titus Arch

 

 Sarah and Thomas in the center of ancient Rome

 
After having lunch in the Jewish Ghetto, we wound our way to the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.  We then made a quick walk to the Trevi Fountain.  After a look at the crowds, it was insanely crowded,  we headed to the Spanish Steps and then back on the train toward home!

Piazza Navona

The Pantheon

The Trevi Fountain

Ascending the Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps

After a long and busy day, we enjoyed a quiet and lovely meal on the private little terrace at La Corte del Ceccottino, a lovely little restaurant back home in Pitigliano.

A lovely evening in Pitigliano... next stop, the Dolomites!