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Roll Call

It's time for our roll call! The following "Duck Travelers" are present and will be traveling to Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, & Switzerland. We'll be visiting Rome, Pisa, Florence, Verona,Meer informatie
Boarding

It's a smaller plane than we expected. It's only 3 seats on each side and no middle aisle!
And we're off!

Next stop.... Dublin!
Top of the mornin to ya!

We made it to Dublin. Next stop Rome!
And we're off!

It's a PACKED flight. Next stop Rome! Or as the Italians say "Roma!"
Somebody's getting fired.....

So the guy who was fueling the plane forgot to put the cap back on the fuel tank....? I didn't think that was a possibility. But apparently, he drove away with the cap on the hood of his vehicle, andMeer informatie
Ciao Italia!

We're in Italy!!!!!!
Off to explore!

We're with our guide, Elizabeth! She is from Italy and knows so much about Rome and its history!
Roads

The roads are so small here!
Fountain of Neptune

This is the Fountain of Neptune. It's located in the famous Piazza Navona.
Fountain of the Four Rivers

Bernini designed this fountain to represent 4 rivers on different continents where the Pope had influence.
Sant'Agnese in Agone

This beautiful church was designed by Borromini in competition with the fountain Bernini was creating right next to it!
Ristorante Il Barroccio

Our first dinner in Italy! Roman style pasta and chocolate torte!
Hotel Parco de Medici

Time for our first night in a Roman hotel! Can't wait for tomorrow when we get to go to the Vatican!
Vatican Visit

We are at the Vatican City getting ready to start our tour!
Inside the Vatican (Part 1)

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world (only 0.19 square miles!). It's governed by the Holy See and the Pope (who is also the bishop of Rome).
Inside the Vatican (Part 2)

Inside the Vatican (Part 3)

Inside the Vatican (Part 4)

The last two pictures are from the Geography/Map room in the Vatican Museum. My favorite was the one of Corsica because it's part of France now :-)
Inside the Vatican (Part 5)

St. Peter's Basilica

Besides the Sistine Chapel (where you aren't allowed to take pictures, unfortunately), St. Peter's Basilica is the next best known part of Vatican City.
The men in the colorful outfits are part of theMeer informatie
Trevi Fountain

The Trevi fountain was dedicated to Pagan gods and is one of the few fountains in Rome that is not round.
You're supposed to throw a coin with your right hand over your shoulder (usually rightMeer informatie
Spanish Steps

The actual name for the Spanish Steps is Scalinata della Trinità Monti. It is by the Spanish Square (which is where the embassy is), which is where we get the English name. The French King (LouisMeer informatie
Dinner at La Carovana

Great dinner outside tonight. Started with pasta, then meatballs and roasted potatoes. We finished off with panna cotta. We were serenaded by a man with an amazing voice!
ReizigerChase is so excited 😆
Cant wait to get lots of pics [Jaime]