Change of Plans...

We are moving to Rome...ahahaa...just kidding. Today we had planned to go to Pompeii but after considering the time it would take to get there and back and the cost of the train ticket we decided to stay put. To be quite honest we were ready for a day of just wandering around.

So, to start off with we headed back to the Vatican. We had espresso, pastry and fuit at a little cafe outside of the Vatican...Jennifer...it was really good! Although it was good, there isn't a whole lot else to say about it...other than Kris did comment on how much he liked the epresso at this place than at the place we tried yesterday. The pastries were good and the fruit salad hit the spot.

On arriving at the Vatican we lucked out and were able to be present for the Pope's blessing. What an event! The Pope enters St. Peter's square in the popemobile and drives through the crowd waving...and then all the talking begins in many different languages! It was nice, long and we have offically been blessed by the Pope...and they were kind enough to mention that this blessing extends to our family!!

After the Vatican we headed to the Borghese Villa (big, beautiful park I wish I had time to get lost in) and then over to the Spanish steps. We had lunch at a little place near the steps...Jennifer - I'll let Kris go into detail a little on the food...all I can tell you is that it was delicious...the best meal we have had hear so far...but I think we are in for a treat tonight at dinner. Kris has a great place picked out - a 5 course meal of some sort!!! I'm sure we will have lots to report on that tomorrow.

After lunch we went back to the Vatican. St. Peter's is not a place you can take in at a fast pace...hence this was our 3rd time there in 3 days!! I absolutly love it there...beatiful, breathtaking and pretty much flat out unbelievable...the size the sculptures, the mosaics...Beautiful, wish you were here (that's for you Jennifer!!).

So now we are here at the lunderette washing our very stinky clothes. We have sweat so much the last 3 days... We are off to Florence tomorrow.

Thinking of you all and wishing you were here!!!