Flora Frascati
Viale Vittorio Veneto, 8 Frascati, Lazio, 00044, Italy
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St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican
... things, Egyptian things, and a lot of sarcophagus’. I didn’t expect that… I thought it would mostly be Church stuff. My favourite part was the apartments. These are rooms that either Raphael or his follower’s painted that the Popes used as Apartments during Renaissance times. These rooms were absolutely beautiful. The last place you see on your visit is the Sistine Chapel. I’m not sure if I’d just had ...
Gilded Basillicas, Gladiators and Art!
... thousands dying each day – horrific when you think about it – just for sport!. They also have a display on the upper level which have copies of the war garments of different characters (gladiators) during this time. Daniel knew a lot about the gladiators as he has studied this at school so it really came together for him seeing this place.
We then walked down to central Rome to the Trevi Fountain – Karlie made a wish and donated ...
Exploring Rome
... leaf. The stem is left long and it looks like a pine cone that has opened and lost its nuts.
On Thursday we ventured out to the Colosseum and the Vatican. We explored both with Rick Steves in tow and had time only to see St Peter's Bascillica at the Vatican. It is such an exquisite site to behold. The Colosseum is awesome in its history and significance to Roman History. Then to contrast it to the beliefs and opulence of the ...
Italy
... even got to see some fireworks. Apparently it was the maiden voyage of one of the cruise ships so they set off about 20 minutes of fireworks in celebration which was a great way to start our stay in Venice.
The next day we wandered around the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. One of the islands by Venice Moreno is famous for it's hand blown glass so the shops and street sellers are just teeming with their products which are really beautiful, ...
A final entry to wrap it up
... my first week it was Almalfi, Ravello and Sorrento
For touring, exploring, shopping and perhaps a cup of joe.
From Frascati were day trips to Rome and as you know
Vatican, Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon and lots of gelato!
Barks, meows, chirps are among the sounds you’ll hear
Fireworks, trains and horns - both far away and near
Leaves rustling outside mixed ...



