ROMA

My first flight to Rome! The flight was really busy, talking to three different countries at once, avoiding thunderstorms, and monitoring escape routes and airports to divert to over high terrain in case of emergency. The route: Southern China, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, India again, Pakistan, Afghanistan (talking to Americans in Kabul!), Iran, Turkey, Greece, Albania, then Italy! Sounds cool, but the flight is all at night, so not too much to see.

First pic, in front of the Colusseum. Took an English tour with a group to understand more. This is where Russell Maximus beat Joaquin Comodus in a fight to the death!

Second pic, an old (everything is old!) Chariot race track.

Me on a bus tour of the city, coming up to the Vatican. The bus tours are always good to get an overview of everything.










I tried to do a panorama of the Forum, the Colusseum is at the far right. Click on picture to get a better view.







Last pic, the crew met up for dinner and wine. Captain Greg, and FO's Adrian and Brendan. This is us after walking back to the bus shuttle during a rain storm. The weather during the day was nice and hot, 35C.