We had planned to spend the day here in Rome. J had our travel agent arrange a pickup and 1 hr tour with a cab and we enjoyed seeing some of the sites quickly this way. Our driver took us up high where we could look out over Rome. 
We also drove past the Vatican, the Collesium, and several other places...
This is the Circus Maximus where the chariot races and other entertainment used to take place and at the far end was where everyone got their refreshements. It caught fire and is known as Nero's Fire when 2/3's of Rome burned. Nero blamed it on the Christians and the persecution began. Below is the palace on the other side of Circus Maximus.
Fountain of Trevi
We were then supposed to be dropped off and do some touring on our own… but there was some confusion on the price and no easy place to leave our luggage so we ended up calling the taxi driver back to the train station and having him take us to the airport. A long day in the airport in Rome… bummer… but it gave me time to journal the week and not one of the kids complained! The older ones enjoyed a long game of Phase 10… and the two little ones just pretending in their own imaginary world! This was a family vacation they will never forget!
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I think I need to spend a long day at the airport like the younger ones "just pretending in (my) own imaginary world." Love, Granny Jo
Three coins in a fountain,
Each one seeking happiness,
Thrown by three hopeful lovers...
Which one will the fountain bless?
Three hearts by fountain,
Each heart longing for its home;
There they lie in the fountain,
Somewhere in the heart of Rome.
(Bridge:)
Which one will the fountain bless?
Which one will the fountain bless?
Three coins in a fountain...
Through the ripples how they shine.
Just one wish will be granted;
One heart will wear a Valentine.
(Coda:)
Make it mine, make it mine, make it mine
Granny Jo saw the 1954 original movie. Boy is she old! Love ya Granny Jo
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