Roman Holiday

We had an amazing day in Rome on Sunday - did lots of walking (20,800 steps ladies!). It was so different from anything I’ve ever experienced, the narrow, cobblestone streets, ancient architecture juxtaposed with haute couture shops. Speaking of shops, the thing I found very interesting is that all the window displays included the prices - so you might be looking at a pair of fabulous shoes and notice the price of 150 euros, then you could make the decision of whether or not to go in. Even the designer shops had a discreet little placard in the corner, listing prices. I figured it must be some kind of a bylaw or something.

As Dennis mentioned we did make it to the Pantheon. I think that must be an architectural marvel - how did they make the necessary calculations to fit the rounded roof together, and with the hole in the center I wondered how it all stayed together. Obviously it does and has for hundreds of years, this is just more evidence that I’m no math whiz. I also loved the gelato shop just outside the Pantheon with the statue of Betty Boop in the doorway - Betty’s Gelato.

The other church we visited was also amazing (you quickly run out of adjectives to describe things). We hadn’t intended to visit San Giovanni di Laterno but it was quite an experience also. There were statues of all the disciples surrounding the massive worship space and many little side chapels. People say you get tired of all the churches, we’ll see.