Rome

We are on a TGV train going from Bari to Rome. Quite pleasant looking out the window at the green fields, with rolling hills and extinct volcanoes in the background. Takes four hours.

One night in Rome, then to the airport quite early in the morning.

Now in Rome. What a fabulously energetic city, crowded streets, people rushing in all directions, cars too. On one side of our hotel communal baths from the height of the Roman Empire, on the other, a huge church from 400AD, when the popes were beginning to take power from the Emperors.

We have loved every place we have been, but are now a bit weary of being tourists everywhere we go, and look forward to familiarity. We particularly look forward to seeing family and friends. Especially seven boys and girls and their mums and dads. Can't wait!