Travel Diary, Rome #1

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Ancient Rome was confident of the immutability of its world and the continual expansion and improvement of human lot as we are today.

Arthur Erickson



My journey now takes me to the majestic city of Rome in Italy, and majestic is an understatement!


Staying only 5 minutes from the Colosseum, I had to go check it out straight away
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I cant help but feel the magnificence of this once great city


You can absolutely not beat the portions here!
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The 38 C didnt help, but It sure helped get the ice cream down faster!


GIVE ME MORE
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I dont want to leave this place!, has anyone honestly ever eaten better ice cream than in Italy?


Every building is a piece of art
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How many of you have been to Rome?


Pantheon
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This is one of the more interesting areas in Rome, so much going on, definitely worth a see! If anyone is interested about my route, write me and I will share it


The obelisk next to the Pantheon got some well deserved attention ;)
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Talk about chiseled features ? haha :)


In Rome you can find ruins around every corner!
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It is really special, it almost felt as if I was in Ancient Rome when I muted the traffic out.


Oxtail, and the BEST Carbonara to see the world!
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Oxtail I fell in love with in South Africa It is a specialty in Rome.


Bathe me in Tiramisu
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All day long, this is something I can eat when ever, where ever, GLORY!


Fountain de Trevi
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They called it a 'low budget fountain' back in the day... Ill take 3 please :) There is literally no time of day when its not packed with people!


Local classical music
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The sounds of Cello and guitar dance through the streets as we eat our dinner, just had to come see what was going on.


The best restaurant in Rome, Balistrari in Campo de Fiori
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Best service, Beautiful area, Incredible food, A must for anyone that loves food!


Had one of these bad boys for a few days!
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I will never use any other transport in Rome again! Hire a scooter if you want to really enjoy Rome


The Vatican City
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Smallest country in the world, one of the most mysterious and beautiful places ever
I will be doing a Vatican City Post so follow me to see it :) its amazing I Promise!


Statues are my new favorite thing to photograph
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If you love photography, Rome has an infinite amount of cool things to photograph


Castel De Sant'Angelo
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Check out this amazing bridge, its statues and the cool castle at the end


Is This a good angle?
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Trying to get a pic of this beut is nearly impossible with the hordes of people surrounding her majestic-ness?




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Oh wow. That looks amazing :]

Im glad you like it, Follow me and ill be posting on vatican on its own its amazing!

@infidel100
Great effort put up here!
Keep sharing.

@qagiri Thank you, pity not many people seem to like it :(

Love the pictures! Italy is truly magical. We can't wait to go back :) Thanks for sharing!

Im glad you enjoyed it as much as me:)

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