We flew to Rome after work on Wednesday and stayed until Sunday morning. I reserved a great studio via AirBNB. Thursday, Day 1:
Hanging out in our apartment
One of our [many] gelato stops. June loved trying the flavors out (or maybe Mom and Dad were just entertained by her excitement and curiosity)
Napping before the tour at the Vatican Museum
We had a tour of the museums (the kind provided by the museum). Our guide was great.
Courtyard (St. Peter's dome in background). It's hard to believe that ball the same as the one on St. Peter's dome (8ft?)
One of my favorites (Laocoön and his sons)
Nice dome - Raphael's School of Athens
Hall of maps
Hiking 500+ stairs to the top of St. Peter's dome. It was pretty slanted the closer you got to the top.
At the top
St. Peter's Basilica
The Pieta - "Our" Swiss guards
St. Peter's Square
Watching a 2012 UEFA European Championship soccer game at a local restaurant (across from the Colosseum). This game was Italy vs. Croatia (tied 1-1).
So awesome. I love the backpack baby parents. So glad you had such an awesome trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! I've always wanted to see The Pieta. Someday :)
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