We started the day by going into Vatican City for a tour of the museums and Sistine chapel. It was incredible. The kids loved seeing the pope-mobiles. We were thankful to have a friend that arranged a tour guide to help us navigate our way through the lines.
St. Peter's Basilica is enormous. The 'paintings' are all impressive mosaics, which were very cool to see up close.
We opted to climb the 550 stairs to the top of the dome. It helped give a better perspective about just how large the building was. The letters that looked small from the ground were taller than James.
It required some steep steps that are squeezed in between the inner and outer part of the cupola, but ended with amazing views.
We got to watch the changing of the guards. The uniforms of the Swiss Guards were designed by Michelangelo. They've been using the same design since 1506.
We stopped for some pizza to refuel and a carousel ride increase the energy to continue our walking tour.
Rome has water fountains everywhere. It made it nice to be able to fill water bottles or grab quick drinks.
We walked through piazza navona
Tossed coins into Trevi Fountain.
Posed on the Spanish Steps
And checked out the hole in the roof of the Pantheon.
It was a long day with a lot of walking, but the kids kept it fun.
As with most nights we ate a late dinner back at our apartment. Ian was great to know what to shop for so we had fantastic home cooked italian food.
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