Day 2 & 3 - How do you say "crazy" in italian?

Ok, I am sorry I have not posted in the last few days. It is hard to find internet access along with it costs money. We are having a wonderful time. So much to say, so little time! I only have 30 minutes of internet time so here it goes. Day 2 we took a cab ride to Rome's Bethel branch and had a wonderful tour. Will tell you more about that when we get home. We then took a grouling ride back to the city center by bus-slightly scary. We got to see the "real" Rome and it's people. After we went to John and JoAnne's room to rest and head to the Coliseum-there hotel is just up the street from it and we could see it from their terrace. We stopped for some yummy pizza (actually I had a gyro-I know it is greek but isn't that where the Roman's came from?) We then strolled around the coliseum, roman forum (ruins of imperial Rome)and Palatine hill (palace of Roman Emperors, such as Constantine). It started to rain so we headed back to their room and that is when I posted some pics (john brought his computer). We then took a cab to Piazza Navona and had dinner on this busy square. It has a hopping night life-filled with music, artists and street vendors. Along with two beautiful fountains created by Bernini. We drank wine (no headache because of the lack of sulfites-it is true mom!) and good beer and enjoyed a gelato. The next day we hit the Coliseum again to actually tour it. It was a beautiful day and being inside that structure is incredible. We took tons of pictures and also toured the roman forum a little more in depth. We enjoyed an awesome lunch of antipasta and panini's at a cafe around the corner, sitting outside enjoying the atmosphere. Frank and I then splitted ways with John and JoAnne and we headed to the Galleria Borghese. This houses some beautiful sculptures by Bernini-including the breath-taking Apollo and Daphne. Will say more about that later. We strolled in Rome's central park and lounged by the fountains after our museum tour. We ended the day at an awesome cafe by Trevi Foutain. It served the best spaghetti I ever had. Frank had the lasanga and the biggest beer we ever seen (1 liter). We strolled the streets at night, shopping at local vendors. Yesterday we went to Naples and I will post that story maybe tomorrow or the next day. I don't have much time left so I will go for now. I cannot express how crazy the driving is here. You risk your life every time you cross the street. I will also say that the culture is much different than I expected-the restaurant service is not as friendly as the US-may be because of the big city. Also, none of the toilets have toilet seats so I am learning to balance very well. I will post more soon with pictures-promise! We saw the sistine chapel today and it is more amazing than I ever expected. I love you Madelyn-we miss you so much! That is the hardest part about this trip is not having you with us! Can't wait to see you. Hope you are having fun with nana and papa!