If there was more time, it would have been great to see more of this amazing city. It's just so busy and crowded that we wanted to explore by bikes (not in Rome).
Mostly, when traveling, if I don't already have a bike, I will rent one or I'll say "I just wish I had a bike to see this city."
Not the case from Rome.
As Ashlyn and I meandered up the Spanish steps and down the small narrow street, I said what I rarely say: " I'm so happy we don't have bikes while we are here in Rome". There is just too much going to be able to find my way around.
Ashlyn and I got up and showered took the train to the metro to piazza de spagna (the Spanish steps) to our 11 am tour of George de chirico's house. He was one of the painters who was a strong influence towards the surrealism movement. Originally from Greece, he moved around lots and settled for a long time in Rome.
It was cool to see where he lived and to see his painting studio. Interesting toyr
Ashlyn and I found a gluten free friends restaurant for her and then made out way to the coliseum. We got some gelato on our way, of course.
It's was so cool so see the
Coliseum. Though crowded with so many people, it was also cool to observe people from everywhere around the world. It reminded me of being at the aya Sofia in Istanbul. So much history and such a mix of people there to see it all.
On our way back to the bus station we stopped by a beautiful shoe store. Almost a museum in its own right of really fancy shoes from the previous year. The window displays were just beautiful. Di saw and awesome pair f boots and sadly, they didn't fit.
I wrote this now on the way to Sienna by bu. looking forward to less big city intensity for a while.
