Went to Rome this weekend - for touring and the Marine Corps Birthday Ball (our first one!).
Amazing. I really couldn't get enough of St. Peter's at night. Such a gorgeous view.
We got to see the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Coliseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, the Cupola of St. Peter's, the Villa Borghese and many gorgeous churches. This, my friends, makes for a busy weekend.
The Marine Corps Birthday Ball was delightful. Only Marines from the US Embassy or retirees were there, but there were also lots of interesting foreign dignitaries. The ambassador to the Holy See! It was hosted at a gorgeous villa - with a terrific view of the city at night.
The Sistine Chapel and Raphael's were amazing, but packed with people! Even standing in line in the rain for two hours could not deter them nor us.
Loved the view from the Cupola (good tip, Gpa!). We found a B&B just around the corner from the Vatican, which was incredible. Such a wonderful hostess and great place to stay.
Glad to be home - no big trips planned until Paris! But lots to see still in Florence.
Glad you got to Rome. Can't describe it in words,
ReplyDeletemust see it as you did.
We stayed near the Vatican too at the Farnese B&G
Ban Goodwin and his wife to be are planning to move into our rental barn after their wedding in July. Have to share it with the cow. They were here this evening.
Will keep watching your Post. We were disappointed that we did not find your large anniversary (51) gift in our mail box today. It must have been delayed in the mail.
GpandGm