Rome wasn't built in a day, but it can be seen in a day. We checked into our hotel which gave us their last room for the first night: a two bedroom, 2 bathroom, suite with full kitchen (including dishwasher). We were living fancy for a night. We arose to conquer all of Rome in just one span of daylight. The vatican was what I was most excited for and it met my expectations. I wondered how many of the tourists around me were believers. St. Peters is one of the most impressive building structures I have ever seen. Its massiveness and decorated interior are beautiful. The museum complex leading into the sistine chapel is a bit overwhelming. Art and statues are compressed into the corridors as if they weren't famous. Then, of course, the Sistine is breathtaking. The colloseum was a must see, but rather disappointing for one who had his hopes too high. The famous fountains, statues, and buildings that we walked past were lost in the shuffle of three men with only one day in Rome.
We drove to Florence yesterday. Up til now we have been avoiding the autostrada and the back road highways have given us a beautiful view of the countryside. I love the little villages, farms, and fields. Around every rolling hill is a vineyard and a small town perched on a sunny slope. Of course this drive is partially pleasant because of our vehicle upgrade to a Mercedes 350. Yesterday we splurged on a meal in Florence which consisted of merely prima pasta. We skipped the antipasta (appetizer), second pasta, and main course of meat that would have brought our bill into the triple digits. We were pretty happy with just one dish of the best pasta of our lives...
Now to see David.
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