Since the sun is shining, we’ll leave early and head over to see the inside of the Coliseum. It’s just a short walk from the hotel, past the Trevi Fountain, down the Via Del Corso, and past the monument to the king who unified Italy. We spend some time looking at the other ruins in the area, and then head into the Coliseum. Rather amazing what they were able to build! The ticket is also good for the Palatine Hill, so we head that way.

The clouds are rolling in, so we don’t linger too long, but there is a lot to see, and some marvelous views. More uphill and stairs than I like, but it’s worth it. As the clouds get darker, we head out and decide that a taxi would be a good idea. And it is! We make it back to the hotel, and find a restaurant just a block away. After a good lunch, we make it back to the hotel just as it starts sprinkling. It rains the rest of the afternoon, but lets up enough in the evening for a quite trip out (more gelato!), our last night in Rome.