Last full day in Rome today. Nothing planned. Sleep in as still recovering from our appearance at the colosseum, we are tired gladiators. After breakfast, we had a lazy morning, walked to Trevi fountain, very crowded. Walked to Renaiscentre & went up to the rooftop bar, Moet Chandon champagne promotion, just the thing for Mariska. Beautiful view of Rome from the rooftop. Lunch downstairs, great pizza. Back to hotel for compulsory 2 hour siesta. Still tired ...

Breakfast at hotel. Walk to nearby Spanish Steps, good view of Rome from the top. Local streets full of named brand high end Italian fashion houses. Stop in to Tiffany to check on solitaire with Tiffany setting. $10,000AUD in the Gold Coast, 10,000EUR in Rome! Mariska allows herself to buy clothes at H&M. Back to hotel for a nap before Colloseum tour. Taxi to Colloseum for 230pm tour. Agna is our guide, degree in history and geography. "In Italy, you don...

Early morning breakfast at the top of the hotel Trevi Collection at 715. Downstairs for pick-up to Vatican City tour. Our Guide R.R.R.Roberta, very passionate and knowledgeable. Great works of art by Michaelangelo and Rafaele. Michaelangelo was chosen despite no painting experience because he was a sculptor and could bring a sense of 3D to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Rafaele died when he was only 28 and his students completed his works in the papal apartm...

Lazy morning wandering Florence in the morning, pretending we are rich and wander into hugely expensive brand shops. Coffee and antipasto in Gilli, cafe since 18th century. Renaissance artists used to gather here to compare notes. 230pm train to Rome, club class of course with lounge access prior to trip. Arrive in Rome at 4pm, difficult time working out the 20 min walk to the hotel Trevi Collection. Google maps is confusing. Just beat the thunderstorm to the ...