For our last day in Rome we did a big wander. We took an 11:00 am ride into the city and started by walking around the ruins near the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Prison and then into the church.
Next we walked around the ruins of the Teatro di Marcello.
Then we headed for the Victor Emmanuel Monument where we circled around the back and got views of the Roman Forum before we made our way to the top.
After heading back down, we found a pizza place for "The Last Lunch"!
Our next target was to walk the Via del Corso. I needed a gold tie to comply with the suggestion that we have gold accents with our attire for the christening gala. Mission accomplished, but not before diverting to a stop at yet another church and to the Trevi Fountain for a quick look. It was incredibly crowded.
After a bit more wandering along the river, we worked our way down to Piazza Navona. We remembered that there was a church there that had magnificent marble so we visited it again.
As we continued on, we passed a gelato shop that had a long line outside. We had to make a stop and it was good!
We then came up with a plan for dinner. We decided to return to Trastevere to find a restaurant for pasta. As we made our way there, we happened to pass the British embassy where they were preparing for a ceremony related to the coronation.
The restaurant we picked was a bit of a disappointment. Why, you ask. First of all, when I ordered the pasta with clam sauce, I was eventually told that they had run out. Okay, so I ordered another pasta dish which was pretty good. After dinner, I ordered a limoncello, only to be told that they had run out. Now, what kind of Italian restaurant does not have limoncello?
Anyway, another sunset walk back to the bus stop took to the end of a long day - about 10 hours and about 9 miles.
Saturday morning we were picked up at the airport and transferred to the Vista.
For now, all I will say is that the ship is simply magnificent. It really takes Oceania to the next level. Given the nature of this cruise, we weren't sure what to expect in terms of who would be on board and how we would fit in. But we are, as usual, being treated royally. Of the almost 1200 people on board, we are 2 of only 25 "elite" Oceania cruisers. The rest are corporate and travel industry people. What an honor.
I'll throw in a few photos of the ship here and write more about it in a later post.
Tomorrow is the big christening gala in Malta.
Peace and blessings,
Linda and Larry
Have fun!!
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