When in Rome....

We had the opportunity as a family to take a trip to Rome, Italy. We stayed in a hotel directly across from the Vatican Museum and that was our base of operations for the week. People keep asking what was our favorite part....that is hard to decide because there were many incredible experiences and places to see. Ultimately,sharing this experience with the people you care about most was the best. Or the food....haha!

We were rerouted through Amsterdam on our way to Rome. 

Fountain in St. Peter's Square

Bridge over the Tiber River

Piazza Navona fountain and buildings below

The Pantheon

Inside view of the Pantheon dome

St. Peter's Square at night

La Pieta

The Swiss Guard outside the Vatican

Vatican Museum Hall of Maps 

The food.....YUM!! This is pasta carbonara.

The company...fabulous!

On the Hop on Hop off bus

Trevi Fountain

View from the top of the Spanish Steps

A familiar place

Colosseum 

Pompeii 

Leaving Pompeii

Our favorite drink, Fanta, which is so much better in Italy and very different that what we have here. 

Flowers growing in the Roman Forum

The Roman Forum

Palatine Hill

Inside the Colloseum

1 seater smart car

Castle de St. Angelo

views from the Castle

Sunset views from the Orange Garden

We took a Segway Tour to see Rome lit up at night. Definitely a highlight!

Ginormous ravioli

Ham and cheese pizza