The Colosseum and Roman Forum: Italy Part 3
Thankfully our first scheduled event on our first full day in Rome was a 1:15 pm skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We didn't rush through our morning, but got up when we felt like it and made our way down to breakfast. The hotel (Navona Colors) provided continental breakfast with your choice of coffee. The coffee was one of my hardest adjustments. My morning routine starts with lingering over about 10 oz. of coffee before I can think or carry on any kind of conversation. Italians start the day with a quick espresso or cappuccino. Even the cappuccino is only about 4 oz. It's only about 2 swallows. But, when in Rome... I adjusted. Next time, I'll take one of these pour over thing s and take advantage of the kettle to make some American coffee. (Learn more here: How to Drink Coffee in Italy .) Another adjustment is that Italian breakfast is mostly just a pastry. Our hotel did provide other options - fruit, yogurt, cereal, and usually boiled eggs and b...