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My travel journal: Rome, four days

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  Rome was my destination for a four-day trip last month. However, there were also moments of serenity and awe-inspiring beauty in the midst of all the chaos. It was also a particularly joyous occasion for us to pay a visit there. I was with my family for a holiday celebration. In addition, this was our first family vacation. For our trip to Rome, we wanted to take it easy, stroll the city's cobblestone streets at our own pace, and eat some Italian food. Rome in four days We had a rough start to our four-day stay in Rome. I was nervous about our flight to Rome because there had been a major storm in Amsterdam the night before. But in the end, everything worked out perfectly for everyone involved. We arrived in Rome around 2 p.m. after a peaceful flight. After checking into our hotel, we took a short stroll toward the Colosseum. For the first time in your life, seeing some of the world's most well-known landmarks is a thrill. I was transported back to elementary school, when I f...