With some help from an older gentleman, who didn't speak English, but knew the hotel, we hopped on a bus together and he took us to the proper stop. Very nice of him. 
Here is a picture of The Sofitel Roma.
Here is a picture of The Sofitel Roma.Our first meal in Italy was at a small place called Pomodorino (as in tomato). We had eggplant wrapped around ham and cheese with tomato sauce, crostini with various toppings, such as tomatoes, anchovies, and pate. To us, it was a late lunch, but we quickly learned first hand about siesta time. At 1:30 pm, the place filled up.
After lunch, we walked to Piazza di Spagna, "Spanish Steps," site of the Spanish embassy to the Vatican for the past 300 years. There are hundreds of steps leading to a panoramic terrace view of the Pincio. From there, we could see the Vatican wall and St. Peter's Basilica dome. Beautiful.
At the foot of the steps is the Sinking Ship Fountain, one of several fountains in Rome powered by an aquaduct.
After lunch, we walked to Piazza di Spagna, "Spanish Steps," site of the Spanish embassy to the Vatican for the past 300 years. There are hundreds of steps leading to a panoramic terrace view of the Pincio. From there, we could see the Vatican wall and St. Peter's Basilica dome. Beautiful.
At the foot of the steps is the Sinking Ship Fountain, one of several fountains in Rome powered by an aquaduct.
We walked to the Piazza del Popolo and took a few more photos. We visited the Leonardo di Vinci Museum of working machines and inventions. The displays were working replicas of his designs. Rich was wearing shorts, and thus did not meet the dress code for entering a church. Sally visited the twin cathedrals on the Piazza del Popolo and took a few photos.
We stopped at the Canova Tea Room, a cafe located on the piazza. Wonderful Italian experience sitting and talking, people watching, sipping on our cappacino, and eating our gelato and pastries.
