Rome #6 and Last from the Eternal City

 Last day in Rome

Julia contemplates heaven

 I decided that first up I’d head over to the Mamertine Prison. It was closed for lunch the other day when I first tried. Got there and discovered that it is now operated by the people to operate the Roma Cristiana tours and you have to wait for a group, have the full lengthy guided and the focus seemed to be on the life of the blessed St Peter so decided not to bother. Back to the hotel and did a trial pack. Then we headed over to Trastevere. Went past the Teatre di Marcello and the Portico Ottavia which are fascinating. They're just starting to restore and excavate so will be a must see next time!!

The Trastevere is a really amazing area. Had a good walk around the little streets and local museum. Had lunch in a local restaurant – beautiful buttery ravioli, olives and zucchini flowers.

How much for a place hear?

The visited Santa Maria de Trastevere. Another great church. Was intrigued to find a chapel decorated with a version of the English royal coat of arms. Found later that it was the base for Henry Duke of York, son of the Old Pretender and a Cardinal. Just shows we were right to kick the Stuarts out!

Frodo's last meal in Roma

After the church straight to the local ice cream shop. Oh goodness me the caffe gelato was to die for. So caffe. Combined with crème caramel it was all delicious!!

Back to the hotel for a bit of a siesta then out for last meal. Stopped off at the Trevi fountain. Chucked the compulsory three coins in the fountain. It’s a good custom to have established – if everyone throws in 50 cents they’ll make a mint! Found a place between the fountain and the Pantheon. Delicious food and the couple at the next table were from New Plymouth!

Have had a fantastic time in Rome. Loved the walking around and soaking up the environment and the age of the place.

Now onto Florence!