The view from the Hotel

Rome, Day 3

---

May 26th 2006
Today we got up, checked out of the Village Roma, and headed for our first hotel. Heather’s parents (who I cannot thank enough) were nice enough to help us get some hotels while we are here to ease the stress of doing all hostels. As great as its been to be in hostels, hotels are more relaxing and safe, which makes seeing the sites a lot simpler. After today we are back in hostels for the next 7 ... read more

Europe » Vatican City

---

Popes in their secular role ruled portions of the Italian peninsula for more than a thousand years until the mid 19th century, when many of the Papal States were seized by the newly united Kingdom of Italy. In 1870, the pope's holdings were further c... ... read more