Have had the loveliest wander around Roma without a map. I am staying at the gorgeous hotel on the field of flowers. Arguably, it has the best view in the whole of Roma from its spectacular roof top garden and the staff are brilliant. They should train the staff in hotels around the world. I had a beautiful breakfast and then climbed up to the rooftop of Roma for the amazing 360 degree view. Drinking my children’s milk, Latte Macchiato, with the sights of Rome in every direction was awe inspiring. Apart from the fabulous hotel with even better service, you would pay for a night’s stay just for that view. Since I was here last time the hotel vines have grown stacks and it is almost covered in a green wall. I have wandered the oh so quiet streets and then all of a sudden hit the men selling cheap souvenirs so knew I was close to the Pantheon. The lovely thing about being here a number of times is that I don’t have to run around like a mad thing but can just wander without a need to see the tourist sites. Last time I was here Fontana di Trevi was covered in scaffolding so thought I should go look at the renovation and throw the required coin. This time it was being cleaned so was totally drained. I will come back after Napoli to throw three coins to make sure I return. The Roman sites are overrun with tourists and it is hot. Not July hot, but hot all the same. By the time I wandered the tourist streets I headed to Piazza Navona. It was surprisingly quiet and I did enjoy my sisters favorite Tartufo at Tre Scalini under the sprinklers. As always, Piazza Navona is just exquisite with the oh so beautiful fountains. A late lunch was just opposite the hotel where the el dente pasta was just perfect.
Sleeping under the stars 