A visit to Rome.

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I had that on my list, but again your time and consideration is very much welcome and appreciated!

 

[Gasman28]

No probs mate - there is an Irish bar not far from the Vatican and I'll try to get the addy for you. Not that you drink Guiness or enjoy a bevvy or two fella Enjoy Rome - you'll love it

 

[Stivino]

I forgot about the spanish steps, when on the steps the street you will be looking down is Via Condotti. That is the main street in Rome-based Italian fashion, equivalent to London's Bond Street. Have a wee walk down there for a bit window shopping.
Are you staying in the old centre?

 

[joe-90]

Our first view of Rome was when we approached the top of the Spanish Steps from the rear - what a view. Best city in the world (but very expensive now the pound has fallen).

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Are you staying in the old centre?

The hotel is on main street, Prati area. Suppossed to be quite central to a lot of the sights.

 

[Stivino]

I think you're not to far from The Vatican, also Lo Stadio Olimpico, the stadium shared by AS Roma and Lazio. Maybe you could get a tour of that?
There's plenty to see in Rome so you you should find something to interest you.
For cheap quick snacks, pop into a tavola calda (literally hot table) but just a cafe really.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I don't think I will get to the flea market as we set of on Sunday don't land until 12.30pm, then I understand it's a couple of hours on the train. Unless the markets an all day job, then it's first port of call! Well second after bag drop off!

 

[joe-90]

I know a couple of decent brothels. You are going alone aren't you?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I know a couple of decent brothels. You are going alone aren't you?

No the Missus is along, but if you PM them to me, I can always give the info to friends

 

[Stivino]

Who are you flying with and to what airport?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Who are you flying with and to what airport?

It's Jet2 I think, to Rome (Fiumicino) - Terminal 3.
No expense spared!

 

[Stivino]

Fiumicino is quite big and about 20miles outside Rome on the coast. Transfer times can be a bit longer going there because of the traffic.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Fiumicino is quite big and about 20miles outside Rome on the coast. Transfer times can be a bit longer going there because of the traffic.

Is there not a train link, I intended using that!

 

[Stivino]

From Rome's Fiumicino International Airport: Trains to Termini Station start at 6:35 in the morning, with trains running at 5 and 35 minutes after the hour. The last train of the day departs at 23.35 (11:37pm

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

That's a great help Stivino, you've been a star mate.
Go two weeks on Sunday return on Thursday hope that's enough time to do everything that I want?