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My First Visit to the Eternal City

One of the stops in my Italian cruise was Rome, and I got to spend a bit of time exploring the sights—from the Colosseum to the arch of Constantine; the Palace of Justice to Vatican City. History is literally around (and on) every corner–and so are some of the world’s most colorblind drivers 😉

The Colosseum in Rome

The Colosseum in Rome

People watching and Palaces

What more could a Princess ask for? I had an amazing time! I didn’t get a chance to see Rome during my backpacking trip in college (chose to go shopping in Milan and see Venice instead)–but I made up for it this time around by blitzing through the city on a whirlwhind tour while the ship was in port.

The Arch of Constantine, Rome

The Arch of Constantine

See the Sights; but Don’t Forget to Watch Your Step

Just a heads up: regardless of what color the crosswalk shows, a typical Roman driver will interpret it as green. Looking both ways before crossing the street isn’t just a safety precaution, it’s urban survival 101. Here you will find tons of museums, ancient monuments, terrific pizzas, awesome gelato, an impressive variety of tourists from around the globe, and local pickpockets brushing up on their trade with the unwary–so be on your guard, and prepare to have a blast!

Vatican City

Vatican City

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