rational geekery

Ciampino Airport

Sat in what must be the most basic and grim airport serving a major European capital, I sip my Peroni Birra and await my departure. Rome has been tiring, but magnificent; a relatively small city easily navigated on foot. If you travel to Rome remember a comfy and study pair of shoes, my Camel Active shoes had to substituted halfway through day-two for a pair with a more forgiving sole – and while they were a relief, one would not advise bedding in new shoes while tackling Rome’s hilly cobbled streets.

I have not had chance to find a connection for my laptop and will post this and my previous entry retrospectively. I did see several, rather ropey looking Internet café’s near my hotel but with limited time and shared buggy-pushing duties, I decided best to make the most of my limited time – hence no updates.

Yesterday was spent piously visiting the Vatican and viewing St. Peter’s Basilica and square. Time and a restless baby hindered any chance to view the Sistine Chapel, but with a penny deposited in the Fontana di Trevi on Thursday, I’m sure to return and strike this from the list. As recompense for missing Michelangelo’s ostentatious decorating we visited both the Colosseo and wandered the ruins of Ancient Rome. Both mightily impressive and neither pushchair friendly!

I better go now – boarding my RYANAIR Boeing 737 back to the UK. I will write up some of the trip later.

Arrivederci amici!

Posted Sunday Jan 29 – 10:25