Day 88. Sat 26thJune.
Palatine.
Yesterday we ran out of steam for the Palatine, so it’s our sole destination today. The site of Rome’s most ancient Iron Age remains and in its heyday the most desirable postcode for emperors and their wives. We arrive at 9am and have the place to ourselves for a good couple of hours. By the time the sun becomes unbearable were in the Farnese Gardens, a wonderfully cool oasis in an otherwise vast hot site, with great views down over Forum.
Lunch today is a great neighbourhood restaurant Luzzi, just over the road from the Coliseum. A bit rough and ready but fantastic pasta, super fresh salad and as cheap as chips. Back to the site for a swim in the pool, no better way to recover from the enervating heat. Thunder rolls round the wang for a good two hours in the evening before the heavens open. Try and watch a film but the storm drowns out any sound from the DVD. The lightning flashes and bangs drive Molly under the bed (Quite a squeeze), but bring the temperature right down, Lovely.
Palatine.
Yesterday we ran out of steam for the Palatine, so it’s our sole destination today. The site of Rome’s most ancient Iron Age remains and in its heyday the most desirable postcode for emperors and their wives. We arrive at 9am and have the place to ourselves for a good couple of hours. By the time the sun becomes unbearable were in the Farnese Gardens, a wonderfully cool oasis in an otherwise vast hot site, with great views down over Forum.
Lunch today is a great neighbourhood restaurant Luzzi, just over the road from the Coliseum. A bit rough and ready but fantastic pasta, super fresh salad and as cheap as chips. Back to the site for a swim in the pool, no better way to recover from the enervating heat. Thunder rolls round the wang for a good two hours in the evening before the heavens open. Try and watch a film but the storm drowns out any sound from the DVD. The lightning flashes and bangs drive Molly under the bed (Quite a squeeze), but bring the temperature right down, Lovely.
The recently excavated House of Augustus.
Farnese Gardens .
The Colluseum from the Paletine Hill.
you do look lovely Andy - shame we can't get more though of young Rob in as many too, but hey ho!
ReplyDeleteYou are getting to see some beautiful places aren't you - fantastic.
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