[upon request, Tony will tell the story of how he and a fellow study abroader stood at the gates of Pompei in 2002 measuring their wallets against the value of another historical venture. In their defense, they had to catch a ferry for Sicily later that afternoon. Had they entered Pompei, they surely would not have their deadline by hitchhiking with off-duty police officers...but that's another story!]Emily and Tony relished their audio-guided tour of this ancient city,
though they were a bit disappointed in the relatively few preserved ashen corpses that bring millions to the site each year (okay, so maybe people flock to Pompei for other reasons as well). Emily tried out her gladiator skills while Tony played the role of the wild beast. Surprisingly, attendance was low at the event.
After an enjoyable train ride (this time without electrical difficulty), 
E+T found themselves in Rome, again, and made their way to the Costaguti Palace B+B. Constructed in the 1500s for the Pope's treasurer and located mere blocks from the forum/colliseum area, this building was an absolute gem to stay in...except if you arrive after 2pm, in which case you have to wait outside for an hour to get your keys :) Once inside, Tony and Emily drank the potion to enter their bedroom, after which point they got cleaned up and ventured out for some grub. This evening was a night of surprises at the table, as their restaurant had a "no-menu" policy. This means that once you sit down, they start pouring wine and serving the first course! Fortunately T+E are quite adventurous (unlike others that night), and went with the flow. After prosciutto, lentils, pasta carbonara, and a tasty meat dish (of unknown origin) the bellies were quite satisfied. Later that evening in their renaissance palace, Tony and Emily thought, "this was a good day." 
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