Rome is amazing.

Layer upon layer of history. We came across an aquaduct last night whose ancient water line was at street level. It’s supporting arches were excavated to a depth of about 10 meters below the street.

Everywhere we turn there are more old things to see. Churches, temples, scavenged columns, Bernini churches and sculptures, Baroque and Rennaissance buildings side by side. History really comes alove here. It’s bewildering but beautiful.

Rome is also a city for coffee lovers. We’ve already been into three bars this morning (coffee bars, not pubs) for caffe—a single shot of espresso. A mere 1,200 lira (about 60 cents) gives us enough caffeine to help counter the weird jet lag we’re experiencing.

This afternoon we visit the Vatican. Tomorrow we’re off to Florence. Posted by kuri at October 11, 2000 06:22 PM