Martha and I have been blessed to visit Rome twice. We came on our honeymoon and nearly 16 years later we brought our kids. We origionally planned to visit today, but moved things up due to weather. Today we went back to go to mass, climb the dome and visit the crypt.
Mass was great. We were a bit late (some things never change). Took our seats as the procession of 20 or so priests and bishops passed by. We were at the very front of the basillica between both of Bernini's incredible masterpieces (altars) about 30 rows back. Joe held Grace for most of Mass and Rod asked what time it was repeatedly (some things never change).
We climbed to the top of the dome. Another 500 steps. Then we went to the crypts to see St. Peter's tomb and many more.
Then we moved to the Capucian Crypts. If you've never seen thousands of skeletons disassembled and reformed into little chapels, this is a must see. Onto the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain before we had dinner at a recommended joint (from the boys principal) near the fountain.
Tomorrow is pagan day. Coliseum and forum.
Quotes of the day:
Grace: "I'm hungry." Not an uncommon phase, but when said in a stage whisper in front of a creepy display of bones from 100's of monks, it was classic.
JJ: "I can't get enough of this place." On going back to St. Peter's.
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