Yes, this leg started out a bit rough at first. A couple of expensive cab rides to get things going, but the second hotel at least has a 4 euro shuttle into the city, and I got there just in time to catch the last one in at 11 this morning.
I've had a great day since then, hoofing it on foot all the way over to the Vatican. I got to check out all I wanted to see there (St. Peter's, the museums, Sistene Chapel, etc), and the lines and crowds were remarkably low. I even hooked up with a free guided tour by a guy from Louisiana for St. Peter's, and it was so good I agreed to cough up 25 euro for part 2, which covered the museums and the sistene chapel.
Then got a chance to check out Piazza Navonna, the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps after a good pizza dinner. Now I'm just killing some time before the shuttle bus back to the hotel.
Tomorrow I should have plenty of time to explore the ancient Rome sights I want to see, like the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine.
Will update more when I can.
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Oh, I wish I was there! You get to visit my ancestral homeland and the seat of my Catholic faith. Someday I'm going to see Ireland and Rome. When that day comes I'll be knocking on your door for travel trips so pay attention!
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