I hope you enjoy the pics above. I finally sorted through 600 pictures and these are the few I've decided to upload.

Rome, Rome, Rome... where should I start? Day 1 was b-a-d because Alex got pickpocketed on the stuffy, crampy Metro. We were in shock as we trudged on towards our Bed and Breakfast. When we arrived, we were told that instead of 2 rooms, they have nicely put us all together in one room. Thank God, the room was big and although we had to share a common toilet, it was spacious and very clean. They've also decided to charge us less and I wonder if that's the reason our breakfast consisted of just coffee, juice, bread and buns. Anyway, we made do and tried our best to enjoy the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Constantine's Arch and Campidoglio.

Day 2 was spent at the Vatican City and I absolutely enjoyed myself! We started at the Vatican Museum and while the rest went ahead, I armed myself with an audioguide. The 6 euros was so worth it! All the frescoes, tapestries, different rooms and galleries and even individual exhibitions of all sorts were explained. All you had to do was press the number on the audioguide to hear the stories. Sistine Chapel was amazing and I got to sneak one picture before the guard told me pictures were forbidden. Imagine waking up to Da Vinci, Perugino, Carravagio, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Raphael etc... sigh... The Pope is so lucky :) It was no surprise I was the last one to exit the museum. We then head on to St Peter's square and basilica. After climbing 521 steps which progressively got narrower, we were rewarded with a magnificent 360 view of the Vatican City. It started drizzling and we went back down into the basilica. Everyone was really quiet and respectful and we were there at the right time to witness mass that was led by the Cardinal. We didn't understand a word of course. It started raining heavily when we exited the Vatican City but weather improved and we spend the remainder of the evening at the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and countless Piazzas (not pizzas).

Day 3 consisted of the Roman Forum, Trajan Market, Quirinal Palace & Garden, Imperial Fort, Vittoriano, Trevere river and Marcello Theatre. I'm sorry for just spluttering the names of the attractions but that is what Rome is like. It's such an overwhelming place with chunks and bits of history and heritage deposited all over the city. A mere description of its attractions will do it no justice. Its somewhere you've all got to be at to experience and understand.

I will post more pics as soon as I get them from Alex :). With half of my laundry done, I'm ready for Barcelona woo hoo!