Friday, May 17th
The Serena Hotel was my first European Hotel and is a real Italian workingman's hotel with each room made up from closets, hallways, etc. into small, awkward spaces just large enough for the beds, a dresser and bath. Breakfast (included) was great (cold cuts are unexpected, but good) and the desk clerk was perfect!
Hop-on Hop-off tour bus around Rome. Went crazy taking pictures from top of the bus (crooked alleys were my favorite). Great way to see all of the amazing sights in Rome without the crowds and threat of pick pockets. Walked to Trevi Fountain and made wishes flipping coins over our shoulders. Lunch at tiny Pizza cafe (cash only, had to spend Euros for the first time). Dinner at small cafe in winding side street (ragu spaghetti was delicious).
Joe
