Rome: November 9-12, 2006

From Couching Surfing in Tuscany we moved to Couch Surfing just outside Rome. This time we stayed with a family and they generously allowed us to stay in their spare spacious apartment in an idyllic rural location. They usually rent it out as a B&B, but since it was out of season, we could stay there for free. We were lucky. We caught the train into Rome for the 3 days there. Rome was a jaw-droppingly overwhelming city. 3 days was just enough time to scrape the surface. Everywhere we turned there was something amazing. Mind-boggling.

The highlights for us was the Colloseum; all the archeological remains and ruins in the city center; the Pantheon; Sistine Chapel and all the many churches. We have been impressed with all the churches throughout Europe. But the churches in Rome, were just on another scale. The most amazing being St. Peter's Basilica. We were not the only ones moved by it's immensity and beauty. We saw a lady fall to the floor and break down in tears, I guess because it was so moving for her.