Epic vacation to Rome and cruise around the Mediterranean.

Mr Pepsi · May 2, 2016

My wife and I just got married in December of 2015 in Vegas, going cheap to save money for the honeymoon of a lifetime. So we left April 9th and went to Rome for five days followed by a 12 day Cruise on Celebrity. Here is a pictoral story. (I will work a bit on these posts each day, always more to come)

Got up early, and on the first leg of our journey, fly to Toronto, then to Rome

See, they expected us

Our new home for the next five days, with free breakfast at the cafe next door

Our room is just ONE block from the Trevi Fountain

Dinner our first night was here and it was good, but not amazing. We called these guys the Mafia because they all seemed related and discussed everything and hovered as we ate. Also everyone smokes in Europe. Sheesh. One of many margherita pizzas I had on this trip.

Mr Pepsi · May 2, 2016

Day 1, we walk from the Trevi to the Colosseum

Trajan's Forum

Colosseum!

Then on to the Roman Forum

Amazing site, such history.

oobus · May 3, 2016

Great fun! Just got back in March for our 30th wedding anniversary, had a great time and some amazing food. We did Airbnb and were about 3 blocks from the Fountain as well - great location. I had never been before and also was amazed at the history - we walked around the Forum on the Ides of March.

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

Next day we made our way to the Borghese Gallery where we were told to make sure to check out
the Caravaggio paintings. He was a weird dude if you want to read about him.
Borghese was the nephew of a Pope and had unlimited wealth.
This was his estate and all of the walls and ceilings are original works by very famous painters.

"David with the Head of Goliath"
Here is a Caravaggio, actually a self portrait. That's his severed head.
Apparently he painted his severed head quite a bit.

Another Caravaggio, a pretty famous one. "Madonna and Child with a Serpent"

After the gallery we walked back to the main shopping district through the park.
We walked a total of 11 miles this day, we were very tired.

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

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Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

Next day was shopping and we hunted down the famous cat rescue of Rome.
http://www.romancats.com/torreargentina/en/introduction.php

They all live here in these ruins. (not my picture)
162 Cats

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

The next day was Vatican City, one of the smallest countries in the world.
This was a frustrating experience, but that's another story.
I'll just post the pictures.

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

So that is the summary of our five day stay in Rome. We have already cast our coins and we are planning our return to Italy next year. This time with a week of motorcycle rental, so if you know someone in Italy who would let us borrow their bike... (yeah right) followed by 1-2 weeks of backpacking around Italy by train.

Coming soon is the start of our 12 day Cruise with EIGHT cruise ports. Lots more pictures.

rodr · May 3, 2016

Nice! My wife and I took the Celebrity Infinity to Alaska a few years ago.

Abacinator · May 3, 2016

The statue of the abduction of Persephone never ceases to amaze me any time I see images of it.

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

That's the one with the three headed dog right?
Yes that was incredible.

Racinfrk · May 3, 2016

Nice trip. My wife and I went on a 18 day honeymoon (started in Venice, went to Rome, did a 10 day cruise on Azamara which ended in Monaco, and concluded in Paris). We loved Rome (did not get a chance to get to Vatican City). Seeing your pics brought back memories and made me look at my pics. Did you get a chance to see the Pantheon?

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

Racinfrk said:
Did you get a chance to see the Pantheon?

Yes, sorry didn't include that pic.
Plus a few other spots I didn't include.
Picture overload.

greener · May 3, 2016

Cool stuff, congrats Brent and <wifename>!

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

Mrs. Pepsi of course, duh!

Abacinator · May 3, 2016

Mr Pepsi said:
That's the one with the three headed dog right?
Yes that was incredible.

That's the one!

Ogier le Danois · May 3, 2016

I have always wanted to go.
MY Sister in law spent her summers as a kid (her grandmother was an ambassador). Great 80s and 90s pics and interesting stories.

oobus · May 3, 2016

OMG you took a photo in the Sistine Chapel! God didn't smite you?

Think we had the same experience as you in the Vatican - can't imagine that place during the summer when the tourist arrive.

Agent Orange · May 3, 2016

Great pics.

What were the expenses and locals like? Ok to get by on English?

Mr Pepsi · May 3, 2016

Expenses were reasonable.
A salad was 8 Euros, $9
Plate of pasta 10-12 Euros so 11-14.
Currently take the Euros and multiply by 1.16.

English is MORE than enough.
If you are even slightly thinking about going, I'll say it nice and clear. GO, just GO.
Rome is heaven. Its amazing.
A new surprise around every corner.

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