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Notice the size of the colonnades to put things into perspective!

Bernini's colonnade and the obelisk of Peter's martyrdom.  It denotes place of his crucifixion.

 The Holy Doors are only opened every 25 years (2025).

               The Swiss Guard at the Vatican.

Those 3 days in Rome certainly went quickly, to say the least!  There is no doubt that I only scratched the surface of the artistic Roma world!  

Well, that is my story of Italia!  I would like to add that one of my tour companions walked 123 miles.  So, without a doubt I am convinced that I hoofed it at least 150 miles carrying my camera, 12 oz water bottle, Rick Steve’s Italy and phrase book/dictionary, girl things, and my money belt (passport, airline tickets, credit cards, etc)!  But, without a doubt a wonderful time was had by all and I would definitely repeat the trip in a heartbeat!  It was a fantastic trip and I had so much fun not to mention all that I learned!  It is so very interesting to experience other cultures and to learn about their world!  I can't wait for my next adventure!




                                                        Arrivederci Roma!