On Sunday we got up really early to go to the Vatican Museum. When we got there the line was nearly 2 blocks long…at least! Someone came along trying to get people to join an English tour for 25 euros…since the museum was free since it was the last Sunday of the month, we decided to go for it. We were able to buck the line and get in within 5 minutes of the museum opening. We had a “cute” little old Italian guy for our guide. He was a little hard to understand, but it was well worth the money. Following the Vatican, we went to the Sistine Chapel…Phyllis and I jumped in with a tour group which allowed us to go through a back door and go straight into St. Peters. What an awe inspiring experience.
Following St. Peters we went to Castel Sant’Angelo which was originally Hadrian’s tomb and then later a castle and prison. We walked to and spent a little time at the Borghese gardens/park. Unfortunately when we called for reservations in advance they didn’t have any openings for a tour of the museum until October 2!!!...needless to say, we wouldn’t be here then. Then on to the Spanish Steps, window shopping at Guci, Prada…and other places that I can’t afford! We ended the night at the Hard Rock Café for dinner and to get a pin for my hubby’s…and Phyllis’ ex-hubby’s collection.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment