St Peters Basillica
14. Mai 2022 in Vatikanstadt ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We had the absolute pleasure of visiting St Peter's Basillica at the Vatican on Saturday. They did not allow photos inside but with everyone disregarding this Emily managed to snap a few photos. ThisWeiterlesen
Trevi Fountain and city scenes
14. Mai 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
We walked around the city proper early this morning on our way to see St Peter's Basillica. We stopped and saw Trevi Fountain as well as a few more popular squares along the way.
Archs de Triumph Rome
13. Mai 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
In Rome three triumphal arches have survived: the Arch of Titus (AD 81), with relief sculpture of his triumph over Jerusalem; the Arch of Septimius Severus (203–205), commemorating hisWeiterlesen
Colosseum
13. Mai 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The Colosseum's real name is the Flavian Amphitheater. Named after the Emperor who built it. The name was an error by those who came later. Before the Amphitheater was built, a giant bronze statue ofWeiterlesen
Gelato
12. Mai 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
So we were pleasantly surprised with Gelato we found that was "senza lattosio" and decided to give it a go. We ordered pistachio and chocolate, and it was delicious. So delicious that we forgot toWeiterlesen
Vatican
12. Mai 2022 in Vatikanstadt ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The Vatican was an amazing experience. We saw, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Photography was not allowed in the Sistine Chapel, but we took too many pictures around the museum.
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So that is like the main control center... Exactly how long is that hallway?
ReisenderOh, the Map Room? Yes, when the Pope was head of Rome was when it was created. Each painting was a zoom in of a region of Italy. Emily estimated it to be about 120 yds.
ReisenderThey used to hold elaborate parties in the map room. Apparently the elite wealthy would congregate around areas they had knowledge on and speak towards them. If a guest was quiet towards the end of the night showcasing their lack of knowledge they would not be welcomed back.
Baths of Caracalla
11. Mai 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Named after Marcus "Caracalla" who killed his brother after disputing on how to rule Rome. After killing thousands of Roman's after taking over the city he felt guilty and decided to build Rome a bathWeiterlesen
Scala Santa
11. Mai 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
This morning we were able do something unexpected. The Scale Santa are the steps that Jesus walked up when he was persecuted by Pontius Pilate.
We had heard that they were closed because the marbleWeiterlesen
First Italian dinner
10. Mai 2022 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We arrived safely in Rome, and checked into our BnB. After a recommendation from our host we had our first true Italian dinner at Spaccio.
It was loaded with everything you'd want: focaccia, ParmaWeiterlesen
Layover
10. Mai 2022 in Dänemark ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Landed at our layover in Copenhagen
Departure
9. Mai 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
The big day is finally here. We've backed our turtle shells and we got dropped off a Logan by Dave's parents.
We're finally off.
First practice pack
2. April 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Today we did our first practice pack.
This is it, this is all we'll have for 9 - 15 months.
Emily's was 19lbs (left) and mine was 26lbs (right). We've made our shells as we prepare for our new lifeWeiterlesen
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Incredibly beautiful. thank you for sharing.
ReisenderNo words can describe the beauty of the Basillica... The whole of Rome is magnificent!!! Great pictures Emily...
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spellbinding...
Reisenderthis is all so amazing.