Rome

Italy has the ability to surpass all that you would expect or imagine. Rome was our first stop. We marveled at the amount of Roman Statues at the Vatican, and then sat and stared at the ceiling of the Michaelangelos work at the Sistine Chapel. It simply took your breath away. This picture is from the ceiling of an atrium before entering.


On Sunday at St. Peters Square, we saw the Pope address over 200,000 people with African Bishops talking about supporting Africa...Speaking in many languages for everyone to hear.


The Spanish Steps descended to the ultimate couture designer shopping district, where I drooled over window displays, and then found the more affordable version of Italian Fashion. My new favorite Italian designer is Nara Camicie. Chic, yet not too pricey. She has stores all over Italy, but only 2 in US. NYC and San Fransisco, but you can also buy online.

As we were walking along a quiet street almost back to our hotel, we saw several papparazi waiting outside a fancy Sushi Restaurant...sure enough, George Clooney walked out and was whisked away in a car with people chasing him on vespas and cars. Only in Rome!


Then next day we went to the Coliseum and heard stories about the killing for sport that went on there for almost 500 years. Can you imagine getting tickets to your nearby arena to watch men fight each other to the death? Every day?


We then walked the historic Roman Forum where Julius Caesar walked. And learned about the 10 virgins, that had to stay virgins for 30 years. If they did they received power and riches. If they didn't, they were buried alive with a loaf of bread and a lantern. Most women received the second fate.


We took a historic night walk that ended at the Trevi Fountain. People were just hanging out there all night taking it in. Breathtaking!


Our last night ended with the best Tirimisu my mouth has ever tasted, seated at a restaurant in front of the Pantheon. So yummy we ordered seconds!

More details on Florence next week!