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Part 1 of July 2025 Italy trip
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Suitcases waiting for Uber
Waiting patiently to board our delayed flight to Rome
Waiting in the FCO taxi line
Passing thru the Aurelian Wall - on our way to the center of old Rome
A face in the crowd @ Trevi Fountain
Throwing coins into Trevi Fountain to guarantee their return to Rome.
Overview of Trevi Fountain area at sunset
Hosteria Romana: House appetizer plate - first meal in Italy
Dinner at Hosteria Romana
Walking from hotel to Cavour metro station
Impressive view of the Colosseum when exiting the Cavour subway station
Our guide, Alec, providing an overview of the Colosseum before we enter
Sample of interior walls of the Colosseum
Interior view of Colosseum from SE side looking NW
Details of the structures below the arena floor
In the Colosseum, listening to our guide Alec
In the Colosseum
Wide view of the Colosseum interior from NW looking to SE - a big tourist attraction
There may have been seating for 65,000 Roman citizens -- but we didn't qualify as we listen to our guide!