Last Day in Rome

This morning we were woken by the booming sound of rolling thunder and teaming rain. However, by the time we strolled out of our apartment, the skies had cleared to allow us the chance to embrace our last day in Rome.

We meandered through some of our usual haunts and backstreets near the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. To our great delight, we found a row of beautiful Italian designer stores, including Dolce and Gabbana and Valentino. After browsing through Valentino, and leaving breathless, we headed up to the "Hard Rock Cafe" for lunch. I think it was the best meal I have had so far in Rome! Who would have thought?!!

Our afternoon comprised of more strolling and browsing and sending one more postcard from the Vatican. Sadly, our plan to attend 5pm mass at St Peter's was thwarted by the hundreds of people who had the same idea.

The Rodeo Drive of Rome

Ah, Valentino!

Hard Rock Cafe, Rome

Eloise near the Spanish Steps

Rome's beautiful statues never cease to draw you near

Brett and Eloise unwind at the Trevi Fountain

Brett and Tricia at the Trevi Fountain

A policeman obliges for a photo near the Trevi Fountain

The Headless Man - tips please

Looking toward the crowded Spanish Steps

Eloise posts a card to her class from the Vatican

And so it is - our last night in Rome. What a wonderful time we have had. Here's hoping those coins we threw into the Trevi Fountain fulfil their powers to bring us back to this fabulous city!       Tricia