We were taken by coach to the hert of Roma today. We were shown 'baroque Rome'. This included Barcaccia Fountain which is at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Jim took a photo of me throwing a coin into Trevi Fountain of 'Three Coins in the Fountain' fame and lastly the Piazza Navona where the last fountain, The Fountain of the Four Rivers is located. The four rivers represented are the Plate, Nile, Ganges and Danube. The number of tourists is unbelievable and since it was a Saturday, the half of Rome that did not go to the seaside for the weekend was also out sightseeing. We then had a not too delightful dinner as a group at the hotel where you not only pay for your wine...but also for your water. Although Rome's water is wonderful out of the tap and very cold... Romans prefer 'still' water out of a bottle. I'll update sunsequent days as I can. They keep us going...but I must say that we could not be happier that we're with a group. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and know how to get us everywhere efficiently.
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