Meet for Vatican tour
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Purchased the Walks of Italy "Pristine Sistine" early entry small group tour. A bit of a tough start - alarm went off at 0630 hrs and we thought it was 0600 hrs so had to leave by taxi in a mad dashLäs mer
Purchased the Walks of Italy "Pristine Sistine" early entry small group tour. A bit of a tough start - alarm went off at 0630 hrs and we thought it was 0600 hrs so had to leave by taxi in a mad dashLäs mer
We waited with the masses and were efficiently escorted to the Sistine Chapel for the early opening. Still quite a few people there and it was annoying they were not going with the signage and theLäs mer
The Square is a very impressive sight and beautiful setting for the Basilica. One reflects how large and impressive this is and what it must have been like for those from the 16th century who were notLäs mer
Via Vesppasiano, 2
Trapizzino
Italian fast food - a trapizzino is a bun cut on a triangle and filled with a warm filling. Nancy had chicken cacciatore (chicken, rosemary, garlic, vinegar and whiteLäs mer
From the Vatican area we walked back home. We viewed Castel Sant'Angelo and did not go in here but it is an impressive sight. As usual, many Roman buildings were saved by Christians putting theLäs mer
Interesting Renaissance area street (1500s-1700s) which had less traffic. Not many shops or things of interest on it for Nancy but Doug enjoyed taking pictures and the architecture. MostlyLäs mer
Papa Re is a trattoria (definition of a trattoria is that which serves local/ Italian foods vs a Ristorante which also serves international food, (our foodie guide Riche told us that Rome is not knownLäs mer
Today's theme was Vatican City.
Took a taxi to Vatican at 07:00 and walked back. Home around 18:00.
Distance: 17.061 steps 11.8 km. Another active day.
Weather: Threatening when we went into theLäs mer
As we did not have breakfast supplies we took off to find breakfast in the Jewish part of town across the river. We found the Jewish bakery visited by Rick Steves in his video and recommended on tripLäs mer
Stopped here - it is right in the middle of the city. Paused to think what it must have looked like and muse that this is where Caesar met his end.
Today, Largo del Torre Argentina is largely knownLäs mer