Day 7: Rome to Naples

Today we visited the coliseum. We saw it 10 years ago, but, because it was closed when we got there, we didn't get to go inside. This time, however, we not only went inside, we had a tour guide tell us the whole story. Next, we went Anzio -- where the Allied landing took place in January of 1944. We visited the cemetery (which is very nice), the museum (which obviously operates on a small budget), and the beach (which is beautiful). Then, we drove to Naples. Naples is said to be the most densely populated city in Europe -- and we believe it. What we call a "one-way street" in America is a "two-way street" in Italy -- and they often squeeze 3 to 4 lanes of traffic onto it. What they call a "one-way street" in Italy is a major thoroughfare in Naples. But the pizza has no equal. I think they invented pizza here -- but they REALLY know how to do it right! Picture 1: Inside the Coliseum; Picture 2: Anzio Cemetery; Picture 3: Storming the beach at Anzio; Picture 4: A beautiful view (and the beach is nice, too). [P.S. Our WiFi internet carrier was down for maintenance last night.]