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  • Europe 2022 - 2023
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    St Peters Basillica

    May 14, 2022 in Vatican City ⋅ ⛅ 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. This was one of the most beautiful and stunning Basillica's we've seen. After seeing the first floor we went down into the tomb where many popes and saints have been laid to rest. St. Peter's tomb is alleged near the west end of a complex of mausoleums that date between about AD 130 and AD 300.Read more

  • Europe 2022 - 2023
    Fontana Trevi (Trevi Fountain)
    Piazza NavonaCastel Sant'AngeloFlume Tevere (Tiber River)St Peter's in the distanceParcheggioPiazza Navona

    Trevi Fountain and city scenes

    May 14, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 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.

  • Europe 2022 - 2023

    Archs de Triumph Rome

    May 13, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 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 his victory over the Parthians; and the Arch of Constantine (312), a composite product, decorated with reused material from the times of Domitian, Trajan, and Hadrian. We were fortunate enough to see all 3 today, they are only all about a half mile to mile apart.Read more

  • Europe 2022 - 2023
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    Colosseum

    May 13, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 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 of Nero (commissioned by Nero) was built, called the The Colossus of Nero. He named it after the World Wonder, Colossus of Rhodes. The statue in Rome, was destroyed to build the amphitheater. Later historians found references to the statue and where it stood, and thought it to be the name of the now famous Colosseum.Read more

  • Europe 2022 - 2023

    Gelato

    May 12, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 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 to snap the before picture and realized it half way through 😁 woops !Read more

  • Europe 2022 - 2023
    Just an insane amount of statues. Our tour guide didn't even stop in this room.
    When guests visited, they were allowed to bath in this expensive tub. Then at night filled with wineTomb of Emperor Constantine's SonTomb of Emperor Constantine's Daughter.2Vatican's Map Room.Map showing Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus.Shows the victory of Emperor Constatine.Unfinished status of the Virgin Mary. Thought it was cool to see the rough outline of a statue.What marble statues USED to look like. The pigments were lost over time.3 original works by Raphael. Painted decades apart. Order goes right, then left, then center.St. Peter Square. We didn't see the Basilica today.1An "alternative" depiction of God. Has the "equipment" to populate the world.Remainder of a statue that was used in the Sistine Chapel to depict Jesus.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laoco%C3%B6n

    Vatican

    May 12, 2022 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 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.

  • Europe 2022 - 2023

    Baths of Caracalla

    May 11, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 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 bath house for the public to enjoy. The baths were started in 211AD and finished in 216ADRead more

  • Europe 2022 - 2023

    Scala Santa

    May 11, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 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 marble steps had become too worn. Apparently they covered the steps with wood and are open again.

    The building is filled with beautiful frescos (see second picture) on the walls and ceiling.

    Lastly, while there we are told the stairs were originally in Jerusalem, but were relocated to Rome by Emperor Constantine's mother. Fun fact.    Read more

  • Europe 2022 - 2023

    First Italian dinner

    May 10, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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, Parma Ham, Bufala mozzarella, and a seafood medley al dente pasta dish.Read more

  • Europe 2022 - 2023

    Departure

    May 9, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 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.

  • Europe 2022 - 2023

    First practice pack

    April 2, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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 life as turtles.Read more

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