Today we had a free day in Rome. We were given a day pass for the trains, including the Metro. We went into town at about 9.30am. Bec took us as far as the colluseum. We lined up in the queues for a ticket to get inside. It was €12 for a ticket and an extra €4 for an audio guide. We didn't bother with the audio guide as have found them frustrating most of the time, but kind of wish that we had now as there wasn't much written information inside. The colluseum...

I'm on the bus at the moment, on our way to Rome. We keep driving past huge fields of sunflowers. I keep trying to get some snapshots of them as we drive past. Not having too much luck with getting a good shot yet, but will keep trying. I think because they're everywhere they remind me of Florence. I'm so excited to visit Rome. Today we have a walking tour around Rome and are also visiting the Vatican. We have to wear church dress for the Vatican so I am wearing ...