THE VATICAN – a state within a city Monday – a really late start to the day and we do not leave the apartment until about 11am. Today’s visits include the Vatican – St Peters Basilica. But first up we go to…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 18 Part 2
ROME – a little night photography Sunday – after a wonderful rest we commence preparations for our night photography excursion with our mate Rick. He was more than helpful on our tour of the Roman Forum, so we have decided that we…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 18 Part 1
ROME – of angels and forums Sunday – instead of waking to the pealing of church bells in la bella Roma we hear the sounds and snarls of traffic in the not too distant surrounds. Did I mention that our apartment is…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 17 Part 2
ROME – Ave Cesare – those who are about to die salute you! Saturday – my oh my – standing in front of the Colosseum and another dream realised. Sometimes you just have to stand by yourself and ponder on how…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 17 Part 1
ROME – the Eternal City Saturday – after the late night spent at the Vatican Museums we are a bit slow getting on the move this morning. We hoped to be out and about by 8.30am but alas, that is not meant to be…