Day 18 - LAST BLOG!!!!!

Peter:
Today we got up really really early and caught a bus into Eur Ferme, then caught a train into Rome. Then we went around to all the famous places in Rome by open air bus, which was freezing, it was fun. The colloseum was my favourite place to see; we had a tour guide who was funny.

Emily:
Breakfast was at 8.30am (early NOT!) at the motel - lots of choices. Public transport to Rome. Tourist sightseeing on an open air bus - we went around the whole entire city - it took all day. We simply got on and off where we wished. First stop was the Colloseum, where we paid an extra 8euro for a tour guide. He was pretty funny, but a little sleazy (Peter thought he was great, he kept high fiving Peter when Peter answered questions correctly). It was very interesting to see where the animals were kept and how the gladiators came in and out. Next stop was the Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, other obelisks etc, then we had lunch, Peter threw a coin back over his shoulder, then we walked around the streets to find the "Time Elevator" - this was an interactive history ride, on seats that moved - very interesting for kids and adults alike to understand the making of Rome. We then joined the bus again and saw the rest of the sights from the bus. Caught our train and bus home (bus took over an hour, with a 20 min stop in the middle for reasons we don't know). Home at 7.30pm in time for dinner at the motel. We're repacking our bags again and sorting things out for the trip home. I'm not looking forward to returning home, I wish I could be on holiday forever. I have really loved Italy, can't wait to return.

Glenn:
I personally like looking at historical buildings and the way in which people have lived in the past. I have had the opportunity to do this in England, Amsterdam, Paris and now Rome. Today, we had a guided English speaking tour of the Colloseum, I learned a lot. Just marvelled at the size and capacity of the crowd the building could hold in its full splendour. Other buildings such as the Pantheon and St Peter's had marble columns that when you stood next to them you are absolutely dwarfed. The craftsmenship in carving some of the marble statues and intricate ornate pieces around the buildings, again amazed me. Italy I have found, whilst very busy on the roads, the people seem to be more relaxed and polite than their European neighbours (French). Looking forward to returning to Italy, particularly Rome at a future time.

Rhys:
A day of studying for me.