Ciao from beautiful Roma. Yesterday the weather was great. Today it was even better! Got a little warm near the end of the day when standing in the sun, but we really couldn't ask for a better day.

Started with a wonderful Italian breakfast at 8 AM. After a one hour bus ride, we ended up in Vatican City.

We saw several Vatican museums, tapestries, statues and the wonderful Sistine Chapel.

 

 

Next came St Peters and the resting places of numerous popes.

We the shopped and had lunch at a corner deli. Many of you will be seeing Vatican gifts blessed by the Pope (or at least his designated representative). Gelato really hits the spot on a warm afternoon.

Then we were off to the Basilica of St Paul. We saw his burial site and wonderful paintings and statues. Did you know you could cut alabaster so thin it is basically translucent?

 
 

Out to a wonderful dinner of salad and pizza followed by another gelato.