Like theseenormous doors leading to our home for the next few days, Rome is huge!So, I’ll narrow it down and just show you a small portion!On a hot day of traveling the first rule is to drink water — lots of water!A post about Rome must include the Colosseum.Also, its neighbor, the Forum. This is ancient Rome’s birthplace and civic center, and the common ground between Rome’s famous seven hills. As you can see, there’s a lot to take in.The Borghese Gallery is a favorite of ours. This the Rape of Proserpina, sculpted by 24 year old Bernini. A disturbing subject matter but look…at this detail – this is marble folks — marble!!!My personal, all time favorite is this one – Apollo and Daphne. The mythical story of Apollo who was struck by Cupid’s arrow of love and is crazed. He chases & catches Daphne, who wants no part of him and calls for her father to save her. Magically, her fingers begin to sprout leaves, her toes become roots, her skin turns to bark, and she transforms into a tree. Frustrated Apollo will end up with a handful of leaves.Again, marble – the detail is exquisite!We walked back to town through the peaceful Borghese Gardens.Of course we had to give props to my patron saint! 😉 Hitting the highlights like the Trevi Fountain,and the Spanish Steps.
Of course we went to Vatican City and toured St Peters Basilica.
Always a thrill to view the Pietà — a representation of Mary with the body of Christ taken from the cross. This was Michelangelo’s first commission, done for Holy Year 1500. He was 24 years old when he completed it.
We climbed up into the dome for a closer look and found we weren’t the only photographers up there!
My photographer trying to get a better vantage point for which to capture the perfect picture.
Well, okay, we didn’t actually get to see Pope Leo but still loved seeing this image of him!
Me? I loved looking out the windows at the grounds of the Vatican. We were on our way to see the Sistine Chapel – where no photos were allowed.Some pretty yummy food at an outdoor restaurant.Amongst some Roman ruins there are several feral cats that are cared for by volunteers. We never tired of peering down to see them frolicking or sleeping!By now you know me well enough to know I’m loving all of the rooftop and balcony gardens!
Murphys on the Move 
You have had a very busy time in Rome! How many times did the Swiss Guards yell “QUIET “ while you were in the Sistine Chapel?
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They now have a recording that goes off about every 10 minutes – “silencio!”
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We loved so many things about Rome including delicious gelato. Lovely that Brittany could join.
Merilyn😊🍧🍦
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Oh, yes! Gelato almost nightly! 😉
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So fun!! ❤️
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Stunning detail in those sculptures!
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Wow, what riches! Excellent planning, you were able to see so much 😀
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Rome got a lot of to see. Love your family pictures!
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Rome, my favorite place !! I could spend months there, there’s so much history!!
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So much to see
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