Rome

We got into Rome at about 5pm on Wednesday and after a short walk from the Termini to our hostel, we were informed of a mix-up that lead to me and Rob being moved round the corner to a private room... with one feckin' double bed! So after a head2foot night we were moved to a room with two single beds thankfully(Rob hogs the covers!).

On Thursday we headed off to the Colloseum and Roman Forum in the baking sun. We got a tour of the place which was pretty cool, although none of the marble is left because it was moved to the Vatican! After wandering around for a good few hours, getting maximum tan on, we headed up Via Nazionale and stopped for an ice-cream, the coconut flavour was by far the best! We then headed back to the room and had a few beers before going out to get something to eat.

Yesterday we got up at 7.30am before heading off to the Citta Del Vaticano(The Vatican City). After paying an obscene amount of money for a guided tour, we were treated to seeing the Rafael rooms and the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel painted by Michaelangelo. We then failed to make it down the tombs for the next part of our guided tour and the guide basically buggered off. I decided just to sit in St. Peters Square and just chill out and Robert went round some more of the buildings in the Vatican. I was a bit miffed at the amount of money we spent on the tour and felt we'd been had, I also found the tour pretty boring, but I suppose that is because I don't hold an interest in paintings and tapestries. Though the trip was not a total disaster because I'm pretty sure Rob thoroughly enjoyed it. After the Vatican we went back to the room for a sleep, via the ice-cream place! Later in the afternoon I decided to go out for a half an hour run, which turned into a 50 minute run, and 2 hour walk afterwards to try and find the apartment! Now completely exhausted we went down and seen the Trevi fountain and had our tea before nicking up the road.

Today we're just arranging stuff for our flight to Athens tonight and then probably sitting in a park somewhere enjoying the weather. I've really enjoyed Rome, especially the weather, but now I'm very excited to get to Athens.

On a side note, I'm sorry to see Baz has finally left Rangers, if only it were Walter Smith that moved! Very pleased to hear Davie Turnbull is staying at 'Lok aswell.

-Steven