After a 1.5 hour bus ride, we arrived at the Coloseum. It was really cool and we got to go inside for a full guided tour. Thankfully, we did this in the morning as it was already 100 degrees and super hot!!
Next, we ate lunch at a local restaurant (an authentic Italian lunch-- Lasagna and pasta with red sauce)
Then we went on to the Vatican. We toured the hallways of beautiful tapestries, paintings, and the Sistine Chapel with Michaelangelo's masterpieces.
Avery was super tired and fell asleep in my arms just as we were walking into the Sistine Chapel and I carried her around like this for an hour with her dead weight in my arms. :) It was my arm workout for the day.
Next we went into St. Peter's Basilica which was very ornate and beautiful. There were areas dedicated to each deceased Pope there. Then on to St. Peter's Square where the Pope addresses the public on Wednesdays. We didn't see the pope since he was on summer holiday.
We got comments from everyone in our group about how well behaved our children were the entire day. We were so proud of them.
Unfortunately, Chase got lost in St. Peter's square. The group stopped to listen to the guide talk about the square and Chase kept walking down to the big Obelisk in the center. He was missing for about 5 minutes before some nice tourists found him crying. Together, they spotted our group as we were all searching for him farther up in the square. It was a scary moment but all turned out okay. Here is the obelisk where he was lost.
All in all, it was a great day and the kids actually enjoyed it! Bobby and I thought all was very interesting and we were so glad we decided to go.
Hi Oyenarte Family! Boy do we miss you around here! First of all, I was baking the other day and I really needed to borrow some stuff and the Oyentartes were not around :( I had to run to the store like most people!! Haha! Actually, we miss seeing and chatting with each of you but we can tell by the pictures and stories that you are all having a great adventure!
ReplyDeleteI just showed Lizzie all the pictures and she asked when you guys were coming home. I can tell she is confused about what we've told her but seeing pictures made her feel happy. Lizzie just asked me to please make sure someone tells Avery that Lizzie misses her very much! She walks around the house a little lost and doesn't know what to do with her time! After a year of having a playdate with her bestie every single day it is understandable!
The cruise looks like it was amazing and all of your excursions into the cities were fantastic! Impressed that the kids are being so good...and very glad you found Chase!!
Can't wait to hear more about your new home. Miss you very much! Have fun and take care!! XOXOXO!