Our first evening in Rome was fun. We made our way to the hotel from the train station and then set out for dinner and a walk across the city.
![Lyle and Matt in front of the Pantheon](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1580-225x300.jpg)
We found the famous Trevi Fountain. This ancient fountain was originally built over a natural spring in 19BC. In the 1600’s it was redesigned and renovated to include the statues. 3,000 Euros are thrown into the fountain every day by tourists.
![Trevi Fountain](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC04389-300x199.jpg)
After the Fountain, we walked north to the Spanish Steps. These were built in the 1700’s to link two piazzas. It is the widest staircase in Europe.
![Lyle at Spanish Steps](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC04406-300x199.jpg)
That’s all for tonight. Tomorrow we are visiting the Colloseum and the Roman Forum. Tuesday is our tour of the Vatican.