Arrival in Rome

We began by waking our kids up at 4:15 in the morning to catch a flight to Rome. The kids were exhausted and after a storming tantrum, Ayla crashed in the taxi on our way to the apartment. Thanks, to that quick nap. We could immediately start our tour of Rome.

Rome is very old and was built up by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. Romulus and Remus were breastfed and raised by a she-wolf, a statue pictured below.

Ha, ha... don't you love a great legend? I thought it was amusing. No, but really there is an incredible amount of history in Rome. It's hard to imagine life around 500 BC. We only got a glimpse of what Rome has to offer.

Below is a picture taken from our aparment balcony. Our apartment was away from the touristy area, I felt like I got a peek into the lives of those who live in Rome. I loved walking the streets, watching people hang laundry,shopping at the grocery store and buying pizza from the locals. I love seeing how people really live.

This is cute Ayla.

The girls playing at the Sinking Boat Fountain at the base of the Spanish Steps. Behind is the ritzy street Via Condotti, where you can find Gucci and other expensive stores. I don't think we had enough money to even look in the windows.

My family on the Spanish Steps.

Our darling Keanna on the Spanish Steps, which is named after the Spanish Embasy to the Vatican. A popular place to hang out and possibly get robbed.

The Trevi Fountain is a good example of how everything in Rome is Big! This was finished in 1762.

It doesn't matter how cold it get's outside, there is always room for
Gelato.

Below is a picture of Justin and the girls in front of the Pantheon. This was built in 120 A.D.

One of the special things about the Pantheon is this dome, the first in Europe until the Renaissance. For years, architects have marvelled at how this was created. It's 142 feet high and wide.

Below is our picture of the Pantheon.

Below Justin is standing next to the 40-foot, single piece granite columns which came from Egypt. This helps you understand just how large this place is.

Below is the area outside of the Pantheon, this area is considered the "Heart of Rome." This truly was one of my favorite places, I was enchanted with it's charm.