Not What We Expected

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 aLäs mer
Avoid at Night

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 toLäs mer
Shelter from the Rain

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

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.Läs mer
The Pork Shop

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,Läs mer
On the Bus

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 wasLäs mer
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

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 famousLäs mer
Let’s Go Inside

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 churchLäs mer
Checkpoint

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 inLäs mer
So Impressive!

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. PopeLäs mer
Strange Seats

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

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 ofLäs mer
Corridors

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

Best Pastry

Vatican

Always Look Up

The Sistine Chapel

So Crowded!

Lunch

Church

Time for Dinner

Leonardo Express

Riding the Rails
