Hundreds of tables and chairs set-up in front of
three symphonies that take turns playing music into the wee hours
in Piazza San Marco
Doge's Palace, seat of government and the home of
current and past ruling families and the Venice prison for centuries
Academia bridge in Venice
Gondola ride along the canals
On the deck at Saint Mark's Basilica with the sea 50 yards away
Listening to dueling symphonies on the Piazza San Marco
Dinner at Osteria, best dinner of the trip, amazing
lobster pasta and fantastic wine
Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy - serving refreshing cocktails since 1931
to famous clientele including Hemingway
On top of an old castle with the Vatican in the distance.
The seafood all came with their skeletons!
The floor has been partially re-created to show what it looked like when in use.
Pathways below the (now-gone) floor of the Coliseum - this is where the animals were and when the Coliseum was rediscovered there was a beautiful garden here. Researchers believe the seeds of plants and flowers were on the animals and flourished once the Coliseum ceased to be used.
Inside the Coliseum ... remarkably similar to Gladiator : )
John in front of the Coliseum
Ancient Rome
John in front of St. Peter's Basilica
Alter at St. Peter's Basilica where midnight mass is performed Christmas Eve.
The ceiling in the Vatican museums ... on our way to see the Sistine Chapel on our guided tour.
The cafe across from the Vatican entrance sells beer in carry-alls with the Pope's face on them!
The Pantheon has been standing since before 125 AD
