Long over night flight from DC to Rome. Slept a little, but not much. It was 4.5 hours from L.A. to DC and 8 hours from DC to Rome. Took us at least an hour and fifteen minutes to get our luggage - slowest baggage claim EVER. Then the bumpiest most nauseating hour-long shuttle ride of my life. We arrived at our hotel around 11:45am. Our first meal was here at Rouge et Noir Hotel. Pizza margherita (olive oil, tomato sauce & cheese) with salad and fruit.
Our room was finally ready by the time we finished lunch at 1pm. The room - is a room - seems clean enough - accept for the yucky shower curtain - but otherwise big by European standards.
After a nap until 3pm, we showered and made phone calls home. By 5pm we headed back into the city [via the free hotel shuttle that drops you at Termini Station. From there we took a cab into the Campo de Fiori].
We strolled around the Campo de Fiori and then settled into some outdoor seats at a local cafe so we could enjoy dinner in a Roman atmosphere.
"Samby's" was the name of the ristorante and my meal was fabulous. Started with a 1/2 liter of red wine and an order of caprese. My entree was "Rigatoni all'Amatricana" which the waitress recommended. It was rigatoni with tomato, bacon, and pecorino cheese. Great recommendation! Jeff's pasta was "Rigatoni all'Carbonera" which was made with bacon, egg and cheese.
We strolled around a bit before grabbing a cab and heading back for some much needed sleep.
Tomorrow is a big day - Ancient Rome - here we come! Hope the weather holds out.
Ciao Bella!
~M
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