Day2 in Rome

.Day two started with a visit to th Vatican with an unusual twist. Al’s cousin who lives and studies here signed us up to tour the ancient tombs and crips that were discovered and excavated in the middle of the 20th century. The tour took us under St. Peter’s Basilica into grave areas covered by the modern Basilica dating back to St. Peters tomb it self. Because of narrow and tight spaces our group was only 14 people with a very informative guide. The tour ends just under the present basilicas alter where pieces of St. Peter’s bones where found. Actually there a big debate on if they are truly his but to see the tomb sight in tact is incredible.

After our under ground visit we then toured the present St’ Peter’s Basilica. Words can’t describe. The domed ceiling is 400′ high (more than a football field) and distance from the entrance it the final alter seems to be forever. Here’s some photos,

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Later near sunset we walked to the Spanish Steps. This is a very busy turist area of the city and a great place to watch the sunset and of course do some serious people watching.

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.Sunset over Rome while a great band played at the base of the steps to raise money to return to their home country of France.

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.This section of town has great shopping & restaurants. Lucky for me most of the shops were closed. We found a great wine bar cafe for dinner in an active alley way. Another great dinner and perfect house wine.

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.Tomorrow we get our car and will probably venture out more with Murril and Al before the head home on Wed and we head for southern Italy.

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