After minus 14 in Helsinki, 2 degrees seemed wonderful in Rome. I got up early to visit my favourite spots before boarding the train to Florence and on to Bagni di Lucca.
It seems everybody had slept in so I had the city to myself.
First stop, Trevi Fountain with nobody about except the cleaners. Click here for more on the Trevi Fountain
The sun was just beginning to appear at the top of the fountain.
Most of the snow in Rome had melted, just leaving dirty little piles.
What is it with smokers who drop their butts???? It is a filthy enough habit without this.
My next stop was Tazza d’Oro for a morning cappuccino. Click here for more on Tazza d’Oro.
The nearby Pantheon is just a hop, skip and a jump from Tazza d’Oro, and once again I had it almost to myself. Click here for more on the fabulous Pantheon.
Raphael’s tomb is here.
I always say hello to the cute little lamb, who always has a smile for me.
I was practically alone in the Piazza Navona.
I’m not one to play favourites so I had a coffee at Cafe St Eustachio as well.
The little Bernini elephant behind the Pantheon is almost out of scaffolding. I couldn’t get to the base, but the elephant has been cleaned and looks like new.
He looks much happier and you can see the detail on his back.
The tassels on his rug are clean and bright.
The church behind the elephant is gorgeous.
It has its very own Michelangelo sculpture.
From here I headed to the Piazza de Spagna to see the Spanish Steps unadorned with people.
I love La Barca, the cute little fountain at the base of the steps.
Then it was time to retrace my steps to the Trevi Fountain, about to catch the sun.
The Eurostar from Rome to Florence only takes about 90 minutes…..nearly home.