Not What We Expected
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 55 °F
We were very disappointed. Yes, this was an open air market that sold food but not ready to eat food, as we were expecting. Instead, this was a market that sold food for people take home and prepare aWeiterlesen
Avoid at Night
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
At night, Campo de' Fiori is a popular place for tourists and young people coming in from all over Rome. In recent times, it has become one of the most dangerous nighttime places of the city due toWeiterlesen
Shelter from the Rain
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 55 °F
I guess the best thing about being here right now is that we’re getting a break from the rain. It’s nice to be somewhere that’s dry, even if it’s only for a bit.
Nothing For Us
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 55 °F
While this was an interesting looking place, it’s obviously not what we expected. I’m thinking that Bryan thought that this would have been something like Smorgasburg back home in New York City.Weiterlesen
The Pork Shop
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
When entering this historical norcineria you will be overwhelmed by the scents and aromas. You’ll find a unique selection of products all made from pork. Sausages with various grains and aromas,Weiterlesen
On the Bus
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 54 °F
We decided to visit the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore and, since it was too far to walk in the rain, we got on a bus. This was my first bus ride in Rome and I wasn’t impressed. The bus wasWeiterlesen
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 54 °F
The bus let us off right by the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore. It felt so good to get away from that hobo who was sleeping next to me on the bus. This is a one of Rome’s most famousWeiterlesen
Let’s Go Inside
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 54 °F
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major or Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Italian, is a major papal basilica as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Catholic Marian churchWeiterlesen
Checkpoint
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 54 °F
I find it very sad that it’s necessary to make people go through metal detectors and do bag checks before they can enter a church. I’ll never understand why anyone would want to start trouble inWeiterlesen
So Impressive!
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 54 °F
Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the first churches built in honour of the Virgin Mary, was erected in the immediate aftermath of the Council of Ephesus of 431, which proclaimed Mary Mother of God. PopeWeiterlesen
Strange Seats
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 54 °F
I’m surprised that such a grand cathedral has chairs like this rather than the more traditional wooden pews. Seating like this just seems very odd and out of place to me.
The Bethlehem Crypt
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 54 °F
Under the high altar of the basilica is the Crypt of the Nativity, or Bethlehem Crypt, with a crystal reliquary designed by Giuseppe Valadier said to contain wood from the Holy Crib of the nativity ofWeiterlesen
Corridors
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ 55 °F
The architecture of these cathedrals is amazing! Everything is so beautiful and I’m absolutely amazed at what people were able to create so long ago, without any modern tools.
Prayers
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Best Pastry
11. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Vatican
12. November 2019 in Vatikanstadt ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Always Look Up
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The Sistine Chapel
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So Crowded!
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Lunch
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Church
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Time for Dinner
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Leonardo Express
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Riding the Rails
14. November 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Flying
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