Rome, Rome, ROME

      We arrived in our last city, Rome. I've been so excited to come here and see the sites.  I loved  exploring the streets and thinking of all the history here.  We took a 3-hour guided tour of the Coliseum.  We went to the upper and lower level.  As I stood in the middle I closed my eyes and pictured it during Roman times.   I pictured it full of people, famous emperors, and gladiators.  I tried to take it all in.  I stood in the Coliseum!!!  When I go home I vow to read more history books.  I find it all so fascinating and I would love to learn more.  Any suggestions to good books are welcomed :)

Highlight:

-We were all so excited when we arrived because we’re staying in a really nice, new hotel.  We have our own flat with a kitchen, two rooms, and two bathrooms.  It’s nice living in luxury our last city.  We’ve earned it!
-Talking and laughing in our living room with all the girls.  They're all so much fun.

Lowlight:

-I have a pretty bad sore on my toe from my stunt the other day.  Every step was painful.  That’s not good when you’re walking so much.  Thank goodness Amy is a saint and switched me shoes.  I LOVE her.  She’s always so sweet, positive and thinking of others. 
-Not being able to go to church for the last couple of weeks.  We're so lucky to have a day that's separate and different than the rest.  I LOVE being Mormon.  

Distance walked:

8.71 miles 

World's slowest lift.  It took forever, but it
was better than the stairs.  It was even squeakey. 

Our special guided tour that took us to the top!

Lower level 

Taking picture to make the time go faster.  It
took over 40 minutes to get our food.  It was well
worth the wait though.  

I've eaten pizza everyday in Italy and it makes me happy!

Roman Forum