May 4, 2012  We went on our first full day tour with the group of 38 tourist. It was a day full of things that I never dreamed I would see. First stop was the Colesium.  We where able to walk around it and take pictures, which was more than we expected.... we thought we were just going to do a "drive-by".  After the Colesium stop we got back onto the bus and drove to the starting point of our Walking Tour.

First stop was the Spanish Steps, which were lined with blooming alzeleas. It was beautiful! Evidently, I was the only one that was interested in climbing the steps, so I had to grab the chance quickly.  I made it up the first two levels, before they called me back to the group (thank goodness LOL). 
Then our local tour guide led us down a couple of streets and came around a corner to see Trevi Fountain.... yes, I threw three coins into the fountain.
Our next stop, after a long walk, we went to the Pantheon, which was not listed in our itinerary. Since Evelyn and I had already explored the Pantheon, we used to time to rest (the tour guide likes to walk fast). Then we had lunch at Piazza Narvona, ate pizza, had a glass of wine, and RESTED again.