Our tour guide was truly exceptional. She covered in depth the history of the popes, Michaelangelo's involvement, Greek art, and the baroque design of Saint Peter's. The Vatican was very, very crowded. Apparently more than 30,000 people a day visit there. The Sistine Chapel was shoulder to shoulder. It's kind of a shame that it's not possible to enjoy a spiritual experience in the presence of all that beauty. But, enough about that!
Catherine and I have adopted Taverna Flavia as our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Catherine loves the food, and Tricia loves the scenery.
In the evening, we took a bus tour to see Rome lit up at night. This tour was quite an experience with three tour guides speaking four different languages, including English, French, Japanese, and Russian. It drove us all around the city and we got to see the major landmarks awash with light. The Colosseum and Saint Peter's are especially impressive at night. The final stop was at Piazza Navona. Our tour guild said it's the most beautiful piazza in Rome, and we believe her! The fountains at night were spectacular, and the piazza is filled with artisans and street performers.
Tomorrow, we're leaving Rome and heading to the town of Todi in the region of Umbria. We don't quite know what to expect!
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