Florence: The view from our campsite was beautiful... a panoramic view of the city from a hillside. We finished all of our paperwork and got to see the room (in Palazzo Vecchio) where we're getting married (it's beautiful). Stumbbled accross a wonderful museum. Found our wedding rings (in Ponte Vecchio's gold shops), which we'll pick up when we return to Florence.
Rome: Crumbling but colorful hostel. Traveled about the city. Walked to see the fountains through out the city at night. Caught the Vatican Museum (largest in the world) on the only Free day all month. Saving 28 Euros is key when the dollar is so weak. (28 euros = $47.60) Visited St. Peter's Cathedral, hiked to the top of the cupola on the cathedral (551 steps up, not counting the ramps) and learned about the pope's secret passage way in the city wall to escape in case of danger. Took a day trip to explore Pompeii's ruins, something Chris has wanted to do since he was 14. We also found a bakery in Pompeii... another must for Chris. Finally we made our way to the Roman ruins in the city of Rome. We saw what was left of the Coloseum, Palantine Hill (where rulers and senate lived), the Forum, where Caesar was thought to be killed, the Pantheon and visited our favorite fountain, the Trevi Fountain, again.
So far we've had so much fun traveling together and are looking forward to the big day.
(Sorry the last blog ended on a negative note. We were down to our last seconds of internet time and had intended it to sound as though we were entertained by the adventures we had from the start... of course as we were rushed it didn't quite come out that way.)
Lots of love,
Chris and Jessi
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Sounds like you are having a great time!! Everyone says hi. All is well here. have lots of fun and we'll look forward to seeing you when you get back!!! Ciao, Michael
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