When in Rome

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Before my travels are officially over (depression is already in full force) I have to fit in one little recap of our last day of adventures in Rome. It was only last Wednesday, yet it feels light years away now..

Rome was unlike any other place I've ever been. It was bustling and busy and hectic and yet in the middle of it all were crumbling buildings and pillars from like 86 AD. How nuts is that? Totally reminded me of the cliff park in Norfolk where that old cave from the 1970's still has partial remains.

In under 24 hours we saw the Vatican (overrated) just kidding.

But let's just say I will no longer feel guilty about not always making my contribution into the money basket at church. I might start taking out actually.

Trevi Fountain, which our hotel was literally ten steps away from.

I think I made about 100 wishes in here. Banking on at least 3 or 4 coming true any day now...

The Coliseum, which reminded me a lot of Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

Wonder if Rome became the third biggest city on their game days, as well?

We some saw Gladiators.

Who knew gladiators looked so much like Michael Scott.

We rubbed the foot of this dude for good luck.

The line was super long full of others hoping to get a touch of luck from this age old statue. Naturally, I wanted to touch the foot and fall to the ground and scream in pain just to see what kind of reactions I might get. But I resisted.

And we were also able to see the changing of the guards outside of the Vatican. Why the guards dress like Elton John is beyond me. Would these guys scare you off if you were trying to break in? Me neither. The only thing I would be hesitant about challenging them to is a dance off. And also perhaps a heel-clicking contest.

And before we knew it, it was time to go home. Sad.