Roma

So French is def easier than Italian...although since it is close to Spanish, we at least understand some.
Rome is quite unattractive coming in on the train from the airport and a bit of a shock to the senses after the beauty of the Mediterranean, but it isnt very long until one can see the attraction to Rome!
Our hotel was nice, but a blip on the radar...apparently they overbooked the rooms, so sent us to another hotel where we were upgraded and treated like royalty. It was in the residential political area, so safe and actually much nicer area than our original booking.
Went to Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps and finished with a traditional home made pasta night...YUM!!!

Our only full day in Rome started at the Colloseum. Amazing it is still standing as it is 1930 years old!!! Is far more amazing than any picture can depict. The Romans are def the great builders of the world.
A jaunt over to the Vatican city where we discovered the Basilica and went through the Museums. Although it is all gaudy and tacky looking, one cant help appreciate the incredible artistic talent and effort it took to create it all. We are still blown away by the architecture of it all. Canada is such a new country we are literally unable to comprehend how much history we are walking through over here.
The whole town is an archaeological site!
Andrew has been drinking 4-5 espressos a day here...so we are def on a high! haha
We are enjoying wandering around eating gelato and then espresso while getting lost in all the winding streets of Rome...looking forward to Romantic Venice in the am!