The old saying is so true, all roads lead to Rome. In Italy that’s 100% true. Rome was the center of the Western world for over 600 years, and Rome, more than any other Italian city, reflects that.
Rome is huge and has a terrible mass transit system, so gridlock here is the story of getting around! The city only has two subway lines and limited bus and tram lines. The traffic just doesn’t move.
Cindy and I have visited Rome three times before and when we were planning this trip we were not planning on visiting again. However, as we got closer to Rome, we decided to do a day trip from Montepulciano. That means it’s going to be a blaster of a day, so, tie the shoes tight, I see a 30,000 step day coming our way🤔
Up bright and early, 4:30 AM and a quick 1/2 hour drive to Chiusi and the regional train station. Easy express train to Rome, one stop and 1 1/2 hours later we were at Termini station. Termini station is the main train, metro and bus station for Rome. It’s a zoo!
We’ve been on this rodeo before, quick, easy buying of tickets and a quick metro ride to The Colosseo!
Our first trip to Rome was in 2013, and when we popped out of the Metro, my eyes bugged out! Even today, it still shakes my soul when I see the giant structure that man built 2,000 years ago.
Built in 81 AD, the Arc was used to celebrate not only military victory’s, but civic achievements also, viaducts, bridges, baths. Rome brought the western world into what we think of as modern civilization.
When most people think of Italy, they think of an old, old country with lots of history. Well, modern Italy, what we know now, was only formed as a country in the late 1880’s. Previously, different parts of Italy went back and forth between many different country’s. That’s why you see statues to General Garibaldi, who is credited for the unification of Italy.
Built in Roman times, 10 BC and reconstructed many times. It became a Roman cathedral in 609 AD and has been a cathedral in use ever since.
It started as a stadium for horse racing in 50 AD that could hold over 30,000 spectators, it’s now a grand Piazza.
Rome is a beautiful city, really one of the great cities of the world. Is it a little dirty? Yes. Does the traffic stink? Yes. Are the crowds massive? Yes, but it’s worth it. A very, very enjoyable day.
We’re going to take today off and catchup a little, plan a little, and drink some wine and read books.
Ciao, Ciao, Ciao!
Trafton’s European Adventure Part Two 
Beautiful pics and history! 28,000 steps is more then enough!
The red Ferrari looked great as well!
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You’d look fantastic in a red Ferrari convertible 👊
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