My Recent Visit to Rome

SO I recently visited Rome, probably one of the most beautiful cities in the world (that I have seen so far!) The food, the atmosphere, the heat, the ornate buildings, the history, the fashion and I could go on forever, made this one of my favourite trips! Unfortunately vegan food was not on the agenda so I had to take a mini break from being strictly vegan (otherwise I would not have been able to eat!)

We walked around all day and all night and by the end of the three day trip my feet were aching, but nothing ached more than having to go back home and leave the beautiful and vibrant historical city!

I wanted to share some of the pictures I snapped, and I am sure that you will agree with me when you see the beauty of the buildings!

On the First Day we went to visit the Vatican as we stayed in a hotel that was around a 10 minute walk from it. It was so much bigger and more beautiful than I was expecting and had all of these statues (the ones in the picture above) around the top of the church. Inside was exquisite with paintings, carvings and statues all over the church. 

One of the swiss guards at the Vatican

Me (on the right) and my sister (on the left) having our first meal in Rome. My sister isn't vegan so she had no problem enjoying the delicious Italian meals without feeling slightly guilty while doing it! Haha :)

Even the street lamps were beautiful! 

Almost every house had window boxes with amazing plants growing out of them. I think I am going to reintroduce this in London as it makes everywhere look more cheerful and beautiful! 

On the second day we went to ancient Rome and the Colosseum, which I found fascinating as most of the buildings were over 2000 years old but still standing and still had character and beauty! 

In some of the ancient buildings artists had come and put modern pieces of art inside which I really liked because it showed the contrast between ancient art and modern style. 

Another beautiful window box

I think this building was a monument for something, but whatever it is, IT IS AMAZING!! This was probably the most amazingly beautiful and ornate building I saw in Rome, let alone THE BIGGEST!!!!! When you are up close to it you realise just HOW HUGE it is!! I loved it! :) 

My granite (I think that was what it was called), it was so delicious and refreshing (but not so healthy). So soon I want to post a healthier version of it on this blog, which will be perfect for the hot summer we are having! 

Ancient Rome 

These amazing sculptures and fountains were everywhere. You would turn through a few small windy Roman alleyways and then...BOOM it would open up onto a large Piazza with beautiful fountains, art and street sellers and a buzz of shops and restaurants!