After the opportunity for a sleep in and a leisurely breakfast we hit the city to see the sights. Rain was spasmodic but looked OK. By 1.30pm we had moved a couple of blocks but we got to see a really cool church and to do lots of shopping - yay! Finally got to the Spanish steps then lunch and shortly after the Trevi Fountain. Then to the Coliseum where thanks to Bethany we all got in for the equal of 12 euros for 11 people. Wondered around - did a couple of laps, imagined the condemned running around naked as wild beasts hunted them down and ripped them apart. This would be followed by clowns and jugglers as they tidied up then the gladiators were to battle. All up a fun day was to be had by all. By then the excitement of the day was wearing so we headed off for dinner and to the hotel for sleep.
Now we had a couple of extraordinary events today.
The first was the discovery of Italian head lice, so pharmacia's were visited and we all treated ourselves - great fun!!! Shelley's nightmare!!
Second was watching this old bloke steal coins out of the Trevi fountain. He had this extendable magnet that he would whip out and collect the coins of the wishers. I pointed him out and we began staring at him. He realised we could see him and what he was doing and kept trying to hide in the crowd. Every so often he would look back and eventually I waved to him and Kimberley shook her finger at him. He was caught on film and the kids went to show the police - he realised and took off his hat ruffled his hair and disappeared into the crowd. The police were very gracious and thanked the kids but couldn't find him.
Third was this waiter at dinner. He could help but continued to joke and have fun at our expense. Everybody had to order dinner in Italian, then when someone asked where the toilet was he said at the station - laughing riotously at the pained expression while pointing out the door in the restaurant. Finally when bringing coffee he served three people then came towards me with a cup and pretended to slip and spill it. I had kittens and ducked behind Jack. The cup was empty but he had a good laugh.
So to tomorrow which brings more trains and Venice.
Til then
Fred
Now we had a couple of extraordinary events today.
The first was the discovery of Italian head lice, so pharmacia's were visited and we all treated ourselves - great fun!!! Shelley's nightmare!!
Second was watching this old bloke steal coins out of the Trevi fountain. He had this extendable magnet that he would whip out and collect the coins of the wishers. I pointed him out and we began staring at him. He realised we could see him and what he was doing and kept trying to hide in the crowd. Every so often he would look back and eventually I waved to him and Kimberley shook her finger at him. He was caught on film and the kids went to show the police - he realised and took off his hat ruffled his hair and disappeared into the crowd. The police were very gracious and thanked the kids but couldn't find him.
Third was this waiter at dinner. He could help but continued to joke and have fun at our expense. Everybody had to order dinner in Italian, then when someone asked where the toilet was he said at the station - laughing riotously at the pained expression while pointing out the door in the restaurant. Finally when bringing coffee he served three people then came towards me with a cup and pretended to slip and spill it. I had kittens and ducked behind Jack. The cup was empty but he had a good laugh.
So to tomorrow which brings more trains and Venice.
Til then
Fred
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