Hi everyone, it's Paul. I've been lax on the blog lately, we've been very busy with visitors, moving apartments, and getting ready to leave....(sniff).
But a while back, my mom and Anthony came out and we went to Rome. Here's the pics!
First, actually, was Milan - we met up with my mom there at the very end of Emily's parents' trip, so we had a day there together.
Somebody I know always finds the food
In front of the Galleria
The Duomo in Milan. Impossible to adequately capture with a photo, it's just breathtaking.
Inside, we even got blessed by a Cardinal! A bit blurry, mi dispiace
Next we had to say goodbye to Greg and Roberta, and were off to the eternal city, Rome
My favorite ladies at the train station
Some kind of Swiss govt building...the embassy maybe
One of the Carabinieri texting....hey buddy don't you have something more important to be doing?
Apparently it's been going on for a long time
Trevi fountain
Emily making a wish to return to Italy!
We went to a shop that sold equipment for use in the church by priests and such...they had some AWESOME cups. I wanted one so badly but, that's real silver. So they aren't exactly in my price range.
Emily feeling prayerful
My Mombo! It was so fun spending time with her in Rome.
My mom and Anthony are just as into food as we are, so of course we had to take them to one of Rome's best cafes, Tazzo D'Oro
Happy Emily about to get some good coffee
Tazzo D'Oro is right by the Pantheon, so we went there next. I just can't get enough of the Pantheon - it's one of the most impressive buildings I've ever seen.
The monument of Vittorio Emmanuele - another one in that "most impressive" category.
Next we went to the Coliseum. Taking public transport in Rome is always an interesting experience, my mom's face says it all...
Inside the Coliseum. They had some amazing informational displays on the life of the Gladiators, how the structure was operated, etc etc - I could have stayed there all day
Actual armor and dagger from a Gladiator
Time to fuel up on some more coffee. Ducati's still expanding their intention of being a "lifestyle" brand, and we decided to check out their new cafe:
It was slick, I have to say.
We also visited Piazza Navona. Isn't it the law for tourists in Rome to do so?
And then, took a stroll across the river over to the Vatican. Cool stuff on the way:
Finally made it!
Inside St. Peter's
Michelangelo's La Pieta - mom really loves this and I see why.
So, that's all, hope you enjoyed them! I'm no Cardinal, but I can say blessings be to you as well, loyal readers...until next time....
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