When in Rome.

we made it to rome!

the first stop in our week tour of italy.

after roughing it in africa for a few weeks, 

we were beyond excited to enjoy first world amenities and amazing italian food.

both of us had never been to italy before,

so we were taking it all in for the first time together.

shortly after checking into our bed and breakfast we ventured out for dinner.

there was a quaint restaurant directly underneath our b&b.

we were starving, after a long flight, and devoured our meal.

the bruschetta was to die for!

^^ this sweet italian man was the owner of the restaurant. ^^

after dinner we took a long stroll through the streets of rome.

what an incredible city!

we ended up at the spanish steps.

the next morning we walked to the one and only, colosseum. 

i loved looking up and seeing cute little italians watching below.

and rome had the smallest cars we've ever seen.

while walking through the roman forum, jeffrey got a refreshing drink from the natural aqueduct. 

capitol hill.

st. marks basilica is the most beautiful building we've ever been in.

we were in awe while walking through it.

i love the guards get up! 

so intimidating. :)

we also spent some time in the sistine chapel.

the famous ceiling michelangelo painted was absolutely stunning. 

we spent over an hour enjoying his masterpiece. 

^^ jeffrey's favorite gelato was at old bridge near the vatican city! ^^

walking the streets of the pantheon were unreal.

i could spend a whole week just wandering those beautiful streets.

^^ best pasta i've EVER had at da francesco. ^^

 i think about this meal and my mouth involuntarily starts watering! 

we threw our coins in the trevi fountain to ensure our return to rome!

i hope it works. :) 

we had the most magical two days in rome.