The drive to Roma from Assisi was uneventful. Once again, out of sheer luck or blessing, I found the Hostel Asian Delight in Roma. I say this because this city is HUGE and to be able to find the hostel without having to deal with traffic or parking was a blessing in itself... or perhaps I've become a seasoned city driver with a dose of 'when-in-Rome-do-as-the-Romans-do'?
The 3-bed guestroom with a private ensuite was €90 per night (we stayed there for 4 consecutive nights - the longest on this trip). The decor was rustic with unpainted walls but furnished with modern home comforts like a TV, DVD player, mini refrigerator, desk and free wireless connection. It felt like a home away from home.
As the hostel was located in an Asian district, we were simply delighted (hence the hostel's namesake?) to find many Chinese restaurants nearby. We purchased three 72-hour Rome City Cards for €33, which granted us unlimited access to Rome’s public transportation for three days from the first use. After a really good Chinese lunch (€25), we took the Metro to the Forum area and saw the Colosseum and the rest of the attractions there. The entrance fees for 3 people to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill was €27.
By 6 PM, I was dead tired and couldn't take in another sight of old Roman ruins still in excavating stages by the University of Rome and other institutions. The city has a long timeline, and we would be seeing some of Renaissance, Christian, and Baroque Rome over the next few days. The weather -- no complains there; for dinner, we had Indian (€15).
2 comments:
Hi Sandra,
It's been a long while, and I wish I'd reached out to you prior to my Italy trip (which was a few weeks ago actually). Went to all the places in Rome and Firenze on your blog. Hoping to carve out a trip to southern China or Tibet/Mongolia next year. I'll be sure to look through your Asia travels for inspiration and ideas on places to visit.
Hope all is well!
Best,
Lila
Hi Lila!
What a pleasant surprise to hear from you! I hope you had fun in Italy... it's a wonderful country. I haven't been to much of Asia, especially Tibet or Mongolia, so regretfully I won't be of any help in your planning. If you do go to Tibet or Mongolia next year, let me know! They're on my sights to visit in the distant future. ;)
Keep well and God bless.
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