Last day and we get up early. After breakfast I call the hotel reception and ask to leave our suitcases until 3 pm in the flat. Seems to be OK but they will call to confirm.
We want to go to the Cappuccino monk convent to look at their famous crypts with skeleton decorations. On the way we pass by the Spanish Steps its overcast and early and for once we get to see the stairs without a crowd. As we get closer to the cappuccino place (S. Maria della Concezione) the weather improves and there is a bit of sun. We pass by Piazza Barberini and have a look at Berninis Fountain of the Bees (Fontana Appi). The cappuccino monk museum proves to very modern we rush through it, though. Because Michael and Philip are primarily interested in the bones. The crypts are truly extraordinary. A bit bizar with a special room for e.g. shin bones, one for pelvises, and one for skulls. An incredible number of dead monks went into the decorations of these crypts.
In front of the S. Maria della Concezione
Exiting the Cappuccino monk place, we find a nice cafe and rest our legs with a nice cup of, yeah you guessed it - Cappuccino!
Having regained a bit of energy we proceed in the direction of Fontana di Trevi. Meandering through narrow, picturesque streets (feels like we are in some kind of theme park, with all those palaces and churches around us) we see a big crowd and voila, there it is, the perhaps most famous fountain in the world. It is big and impressive. And facing the fountain, we find shoe heaven! An impressive entrance area with hundreds of shoes on display. Low and behold, they have some fancy looking boots at a reasonable price. We enter and Hiroko is seated in something that looks like a shop from the 50's, only rows of chairs for costumers to sit down in for trying on shoes and shoeboxes piled high against the walls. Hiroko finally gets her boots.
On the way up the Capitol Hill
We proceed and reach the opulent Vittorio Emanuelle monument. Hiroko has read about an apartment building from 2nd cenutry AD. The ruins can be seen right next to the V. Emanuelle monument. The "tall rise" building was constructed, leaning against the steep side of the hill. We then climb some steep stairs up to the capitol museum and enjoy the view from up there. Descending on the opposite side of the hill, we have a look at Forum Romanum from a distance.
On our way back towards our flat, to pick up the suitcases, we stop at a restaurant for pizza. It turns out to be a very nice place with good service.
Just before returning to the flat we stop by the big GAP store on the Corso and buys a "GAP Roma" hoodie for Mai. We get our suitcases and meet the cleaning lady before getting a cab on the Corso (There is a Taxi waiting area a couple of hundred meters from our place). We get a nice Mercedes taxi which takes us ruthlessly and efficiently to the airport. A very comfortable way of traveling. After uneventful check-in and waiting we fly back to Munich.
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