As we wrapped up our last full day in Italy – it began with a car ride to Florence. And then a train ride to Rome. I absolutely love the trains here – they really make the BART look disgusting and unorganized in comparison.
We were able to sit together again – and the ride went by rather quickly. We checked back in to our hotel – Hotel Smeraldo. This time around we had a larger room – I was no longer feeling claustrophobic. It even had a window overlooking the street below.
We had lunch at one of the best bakeries in Rome – Forno Roscioli. The pizza was delicious – I would highly recommend this for a quick, casual place to grab a bite to eat.
We decided to walk over to the Spanish Steps – in recent months they have started to enforce a no sitting rule on them, which of course I had to break. (Just briefly!) The walk there took a little bit longer because there was a protest in Rome – something to do with the government. So some of the streets were blocked off or very congested.
We got gelato again at Giolitti’s – and it was perfect – again.
Since it was our last full day – we found a patio to have a few spritz drinks and to try to get a beer glass for Jon to take home (no such luck on that). Spent some time on our rooftop bar of our hotel – and then we freshened up before we went back to Osteria Barberini for my birthday meal.
We had the same waiter as last time – and it was a wonderful experience. The cacio e pepe was to die for – again. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday.
The next day we made our way to breakfast at our hotel – and then to the airport. We had some Euros to burn so we picked up a few more souvenirs at the airport – I was in shock that the airport actually had better prices on souvenirs then some of the shops we saw in Rome. (Just a tip! Buy your Limoncello at the airport vs. a liquor store!)
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