Wed 9th - Sat 12th May Roma (-9hrs Aus)

Roma is just the most amazing place! I just wanted to get this blog started but I have to go now - keep watching this space! The photos will go up just as soon as I can find a computer that will read my 'Hi-speed device' and let me upload them!

Ok, so I found a computer where I can see my photos, but as for uploading them to the internet...!

Anyway, I arrived in Rome around 12am on Wed 9th May. I just want everyone to know that Rome may be one of the safest cities to walk around at night. I've walked around the train station late at night, seen the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain all lit up, and had dinner at some great trattorias hidden away up little side streets away from the tourist areas.

The first day I kind of meandered around, getting lost and then finding my way eventually to Piazza degli Spagna and the Spanish Steps (pics). The thing about all of Rome's tourist attractions is that unless you go really early (like dawn) or really late (like 3am) you are sharing them with thousands (so it seems!) of tourists, touts and tour groups. From the Steps I went to the Trevi Fountain which, if you can find a good seated vantage point, is a great place to relax and enjoy a cooling gelato. One thing I've not mentioned yet is the amazing weather so far. Blue, clear skies and HOT!