15 June: Spanish Steps

A popular place where people gathered - somewhat similar to the Times Square where people sat round (doing nothing! haha...). Here, we witnessed a newly married couple throwing a party here :)

On the other hand, it's also popular for its streets of branded boutiques like Gucci and Chanel.
Oh yes, it was the first 'shopping stop' in this trip, and there's where some showed their "buying power"!

16 June: Trevi Fountain at Roma

Trevi Fountain, where many would come to make a wish (and hope that it would come true).

Very crowded... That's where I had my first local gelato :)

15 June: Roman Colosseum

The Colosseum, a symbol of Rome is a huge structure that witnessed the "culture" revolution of the Rome empire. This was where the battle between the slaves and beasts took place. Its 'function' changed when the emperor declared to stop such acts, on religious grounds.

The structure was huge... grand! Look at the stones (er... rocks) that were used to build the structure. In addition, the amount of marbles used (which were already removed (and recycled)).

The Arch that stands beside the Colosseum was built, not for war victory (which was usually the case), but to commemorate the end of the slave-beast 'entertainment'.

13 June: First Lunch in Rome

Our first lunch in Rome was at AutoGrill, a popular chain situated along the highways.
We were on the way to Pompeii.

13 June: what awaits us @ Roma

Three things that Italy is famous for... (We were told)

1. Fashion

2. Food

3. Traffic jams

to find out in the rest of the trip to come.

As in Napoli, we saw the famous lemon that is as big as a pomelo!

Have not tasted it yet, though we were told that it has an exceptionally high sugar level.

As of pizza, Leslie "forewarned" us not to pin too high hope on the famous margarita 'cos the main ingredient are tomato and cheese, which is a bit 'monotonous' compared to the modified versions we have at home!

The gigantic lemons at Pompeii