Italy: The City Of Rome

Rome, the capital of Italy.. it is also great place for sightseeing, shopping and dining!

I am standing in front of the historical spanish steps in Rome.
Being a popular tourist attraction, Rome is always crowded with tourists.




My wife standing in front of Gucci boutique shop here. Some may not know that it is best to buy branded products such as LVs or Gucci in Europe for foreigners. We save alot on the tax refund. :)

Trevi Fountain is one of the most majestic fountains in the world. We should go and see this at least once in our lifetime.





Michelle tossing a coin over her shoulder. There is a saying, "if you toss a coin behind into the Trevi fountain, you will return to Rome next time."








One important warning to tourists, beware of street entertainers who approach you suddenly. You can pose with them for photos. Tipping is optional. But don't give them your camera. They will 'confiscate' it unless you give them 20 to 50 euros!




The Pantheon is another must-visit place in Rome. Created by Michaelangelo.. this beautiful artitecture is really one of the kind.. we were amazed by the artitecture..

After visiting the Pantheon, we find a nice restaurant nearby to have our lunch. Less costly to sit outside than inside. Still remember, there is a young violinist performing beautiful music on the street that day.



Risotto,fries, pizza and veal costs us about 50 Euros in total. Traditional italian fare.. looks normal but taste extraordinary delicious!! :)









While walking in the streets of Rome, I took another photo of the blue sky.. talking to myself.. the sky is the limit.. I'm gonna work hard and make my dreams come true.






While shopping in Rome, we met a very polite and courteous artist. He is really kind and patient when we ask about his paintings.. Bought 4 pieces of art from him.. and take a picture with him for remembrance. Got his namecard, we will look for him when we return to Rome the next time.



After shopping, we went to "The Castle Of Angels" before visiting Vatican City. It's like being in the movie "Angels And Demons." The castle is really magnificent.


Yes, we finally arrived at Vatican City.. the only words that we said upon arriving is "Wow" Nothing can compete with such beautiful picturesque upon our eyes.

Though we are not Christians, we admired the architecture we seen in every part of the Vatican City... it is truly a great place to visit! Took another picture of the Vatican before we board our bus back to the ship.. this wonderful experience will always be remembered in our hearts. :)