More day 5

This cat makes the sign funny.

Armies of tour groups. Long lines bring the worst out in people!

Day 5 - Istanbul - Old Town

Today - more ass was kicked.

We started with Hagia Sophia

And then the Topkapi Palace

A successful search for a phone charger

And finally a very refreshing beer and a good view.

End of Day. 4 - The Blue Mosque

Really breathtaking - Photos don't do it justice.

Merhaba, Kedi!

We're in Istanbul (Day 4)

Mike relaxing in our adorable Hotel room. Off to the Blue Mosque!

This one is for M and Ian

Cinque, Cinque!

Day 3 - All things lead to Marco (a story for when we return)

We kicked Rome's ass yesterday - Or it might've kicked ours.

First we got a little poetic - visiting the cemetery where Keats and Shelley are buried. Keats isn't marked.

Then we went to the Testaccio Market for a look around and an espresso (and a sandwich).

Then we walked across town to see the Villa Farensina

And finally stopped for lunch. Speaking of asses - We're literally walking ours off except for this...

After lunch we went to Palentine Hill and the Roman Forum.

After a brief rest we went on our favorite walk from Campo d'Fiori to the Spanish Steps - stopping at Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the Trevi fountain. We selfie-d ourselves like crazy.

Friday it's on to Istanbul!

We still had a million things we didn't get to here - So we'll be back!

Mom and John this ones for you.

Cafe Pucci (poo)

One more from Ostia Antica

This is a public lavoratory - Romans pooped with 10-20 of their friends and neighbors!

Day 2 - Ostia Antica

Similar to Pompeii this is a "found Roman City" dating back to the 4th Century BC.

End of Day 1 - Evening on the Tiber

the top of the Vatican can be seen way in the background

We're in Roma! Trastevere!

Ciao Gattino!