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Kelvis
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Gotta tie up a couple of loose ends...
First...after paying attention for a while, I think we just a crappy Hop on - Hop off bus. The other buses look MUCH nicer. Our bus needed maintenance, but the others seemed in better condition.
Second, after much investigation, we think we got some pretty good intel on the best gelato in Rome. Grom gelato at the edge of the Piazza Navonna is just great. Fresh, no preservatives, made in plain sight of customers, all natural and less expensive than most other places.
Okay...now for today.
Today was Vatican day. What can you say? No matter what religious beliefs you may hold....St Peter's Basilica is incredible in size, scope and human accomplishment. And, it holds Michaelangelo's Pieta. Truly a thing of immense beauty....again....regardless of religious affiliation.
We were told hat St Peter's hold weddings, but is booked for quite a while. I suggested John sign he and I up for a future date. Did anyone else hear thunder?
Vatican day starts early. (Breakfast was better yesterday). This morning, the sausage was underdone and the eggs were room temp at best.
After seeing St Peter's, visiting the Vatican Museum, seeing he Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Square.....like any great Disney venture....you exit through the gift shop, where you can buy all sorts of religious stuff.
After that....lunch. Lots of cold veggie antipasto and then a pre chosen meal. Lasagna, veal and pork were the available choices. Apps better than entrees.
The eafternoon and evening were on our own. So what do we do when we have free time in a major city? We shop. Didnt get much, but found a couple of things.
Tonight is packing night. We have to have our luggage outside our room by 8am.
Tomorrow we head for Florence with a side trip to Orvieto.
It's 8:45pm and we are ready for another early morning and another busy day.
Florence here we come.
More later.
First...after paying attention for a while, I think we just a crappy Hop on - Hop off bus. The other buses look MUCH nicer. Our bus needed maintenance, but the others seemed in better condition.
Second, after much investigation, we think we got some pretty good intel on the best gelato in Rome. Grom gelato at the edge of the Piazza Navonna is just great. Fresh, no preservatives, made in plain sight of customers, all natural and less expensive than most other places.
Okay...now for today.
Today was Vatican day. What can you say? No matter what religious beliefs you may hold....St Peter's Basilica is incredible in size, scope and human accomplishment. And, it holds Michaelangelo's Pieta. Truly a thing of immense beauty....again....regardless of religious affiliation.
We were told hat St Peter's hold weddings, but is booked for quite a while. I suggested John sign he and I up for a future date. Did anyone else hear thunder?
Vatican day starts early. (Breakfast was better yesterday). This morning, the sausage was underdone and the eggs were room temp at best.
After seeing St Peter's, visiting the Vatican Museum, seeing he Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Square.....like any great Disney venture....you exit through the gift shop, where you can buy all sorts of religious stuff.
After that....lunch. Lots of cold veggie antipasto and then a pre chosen meal. Lasagna, veal and pork were the available choices. Apps better than entrees.
The eafternoon and evening were on our own. So what do we do when we have free time in a major city? We shop. Didnt get much, but found a couple of things.
Tonight is packing night. We have to have our luggage outside our room by 8am.
Tomorrow we head for Florence with a side trip to Orvieto.
It's 8:45pm and we are ready for another early morning and another busy day.
Florence here we come.
More later.
Cannot wait for more updates and to hear about Christmas in Florence. Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us. 
I wait anxiously everyday for your updates and as always they never disappoint.
