Today started with the best of intentions as usual. The plan was to walk from our hotel to the Trevi fountain, then to the villa Borghese,and the Borghese Gardens.
We thought we would be cheap chops, and not fork out the $25nz for the dubious privilege of being stuffed into metro subway trains like yesterday.
Our first stop, the Trevi fountain was quite memorable, much better than the Spanish Steps. Which we visited again because they were on our way.
Here is the Trevi Fountain:
Here is the Trevi Fountain:
Just before the Spanish Steps, we stopped in a little cafe for a gelato. Molto delisiosa!
The cafe was beautifully presented, full of character.
Now comes Bill, the map reading dunce....ending up at Flaminio, getting close to the gardens though. Once in the gardens the villa Borghesi proved elusive. We found a tunnel that went under the ground and ended up in the metro station called Spagna.
The map I bought for 5 euros proved suspect, for instance there was a tunnel not even on the map.
At this point we were concerned that we might not have enough energy to get home so heading for home became a priority. Going back past the cafe we went in again for a sandwich. Walking home was like watching a petrol gauge reading empty.
After much resting an investigation of a nearby park was called for.
Not very park-like as all the grass was dead. Nearby was the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Entry was free, so it was necessary to have a look. It really is a magnificent piece of craftsmanship.
Back home for our last dinner at the restaurant we have been frequenting for the last few days.
Not very park-like as all the grass was dead. Nearby was the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Entry was free, so it was necessary to have a look. It really is a magnificent piece of craftsmanship.
Back home for our last dinner at the restaurant we have been frequenting for the last few days.
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