After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we (Rich & I) journeyed by subway to The Trevi Fountain. It is just as beautiful as what I remember from 17 years ago. The weather was incredibly good--sunny & cool, which made us just want to sit & take it all in....so we did! After we'd soaked up the atomosphere, taken numerous photos & had some gelato at a nearby cafe, we struck out for The Pantheon. I had been by it before, but never inside. We were bo...

We checked into our Hotel and unpacked. After a brief rest, we set out for the Colosseum. We did a self-guided tour & enjoyed seeing the ruins. Back at our hotel (Serena), we freshened up & had a wonderful Italian dinner at a nearby restaurant. We are all exhausted but are so excited to be in Rome! Rich & Brian got a kick out of the shop that was next to the cafe...see photos to see what I'm talking about. Guys!! Things I remembered I dislike about Eu...

Off we go. Ashley dropped us off at the airport & who should I run into but one of my book club buddies, Cathy, on her way to Rome, too! She was on another carrier, though...but too funny that we saw each other outside the terminal. Brian & Teena arrived shortly after & we grabbed a bite to eat in one of the cafes, mainly to kill time. Our flight left Houston at 3:10 p.m. & other than a crying baby & a guy that wouldn't turn off his light all ...