We were up and at 'em early as planned in the pouring rain with 15,000 of our closest friends from Naples (who were in Rome for the Jubilee). But the time we got near the Vatican, we saw a sign that said the basilica was closed. This, of course, after standing in a couple lines and waffling a bit before we bailed.
Instead, we did a walking tour of Rome - St. Angelo's Castle, Piazza de Novela, grabbed lunch and then went in the Pantheon. We walked back to the Vatican and at least got into the country this time, but decided not to wait in line again. I guess the boys will have to come back.
We took the metro back, grabbed some snacks for aperitivo and watched some basketball (after taking a little siesta). We went back out later and walked around the Imperial Forums and made our way to Trevi Fountain. We made our way back to the Airbnb via another route. We grabbed Shawarma Station for a casual dinner which was perfect after a heavy lunch,
What a wonderful day even though it did not go as planned.
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