Spotted in Italy! Rome Artifacts ++

Spotted in ROMA! 

Some cool things and artifacts I've spotted on my recent visit to ROME, ITALY! 

SUNJUN is GOING GLOBAL woohoo!

Art vendors at Piazza Navona.  Buy one to take home as souvenir!

This is what happened to David after Michelangelo made a statue of him!  Even him couldn't escape the effects of too much spaghetti!

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Buona Notte Roma! Colloseo and Navona Night!

Throwing a single coin at the Trevi Fountain 6 years ago seemed to have worked as I am now back in Rome to enjoy her beauty once more.  After taking a night stroll on our firstnight in Rome, despite the cold winter weather, we just had to go back out on our last night to see more of Rome’s magnificent sites.  For this night, we went to see the Coliseum and Piazza Navona. 

While the Forums and the Coliseum (part of Ancient Rome ruins) are close at night, the Coliseum grounds are open for everyone to enjoy.  In fact, I would say that the Colloseo is much more beautiful to look at at night.  Just see for yourself.

More Rome, Italy pictures after the jump ^^

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The Vatican and Pope Benedict XVI

Your visit to Rome would not be complete without a visit to The Vatican.  In the Vatican, you can go inside St Peter's Basilica to enjoy the different works of art inside the church.  When you go at the right time, you can also catch a glimpse of the Pope!  And with a little perseverance, you can enter the Vatican Museum and go to the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpieces painted at the chapel's ceiling - the Creation of Adam probably being the most popular.

Can you spot the Pope in this picture? (click on the picture for a larger view)

6 years ago, we were on the same square when we heard Pope John Paul II bless the crowd.  Today, the tradition is being continued by Pope Benedict XVI every Sunday at 12 noon.  After praying the Angelus together, the Pope blesses the crowd that has gathered inside St. Peter's Square in different languages - I recognized a few including English, Spanish, and Italian.  (In 2006, Pope John Paul II I think even greeted the crown in Tagalog, if my memory serves me right.) (More pictures after the jump)

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Where to Stay in Rome Italy

Where to Stay in Rome?

In the two times I’ve been to Rome, we stayed at the Best Western Hotel Spring House.  While it’s probably not a multi-starred hotel, it certainly is “SULIT!” as we Filipinos would say.

 

It’s budget friendly with rooms at only 80 EURO per night.  While the room and the shower area is small, it’s more than adequate for the average asian built.  (It ‘s probably  a little cramped for people with bigger builts.)

Here’s my little space of the room which I believe was meant for kids sharing a room with their parents.  The double bed area was more spacious.

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Rome at Night!

Well one blog post certainly wasn't gonna be enough to showcase the beauty of Rome at night time.  Here are more pictures taken during our first night in Rome, Italy.  I am simply in love with this country.

When in Rome, you might want to join the Free tour being offered by NEW ROME FREE TOURS.  Just meet the guide at the right side of the Spanish Steps everyday at 5:30pm.  If you liked the tour, be kind enough to give a the guide a generous tip in return.

The majestic TREVI FOUNTAIN.  Throw in one coin to get a chance to come back to Rome.  Two coins if you wanna get married.  And three coins if you want to make another wish.

More pictures after the jump!

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Buona Notte Roma! (Night time in Rome, Italy)

The first time I was in Rome, I took the morning tours to see Ancient Rome and all the piazzas and fountains.  So this time around, on my second visit, my only wish was to see Rome at night.  While the cold winter weather made it harder to walk around the city during night time, the spectacular night scenes were enough to warm our bodies encouraging us to continue walking. 

At night, Rome transforms into something else.  She’s definitely more romantic and beautiful after the sun has set and the city lights start to illuminate the sky.

Probably the most well known fountain in the world: the Trevi Fountain!

More pictures after the jump!

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Flying Emirates (Day 1)

Four years later I'm back on a long haul flight bound for Europe!  We flew with Emirates to Dubai, had a 4 hour lay over there, and then took the flight from Dubai (DXB) to Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) in Rome!  All in all it took us around 19 hours to get to our destination.  Travelling seems to fit one of those joys in life where in one has to go through hardships first before reaping the rewards.  For my back's sake, I'm certainly hoping so!  Definitely looking forward to enjoying this trip!  

Will we live to see the time come when the other side of the world will only be an hour or even just minutes away from us?  It shouldn't be that far away. 

Emirates Airlines

   

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