The final day I had reserved for shopping a little and doing anything that we found we wanted to do but hadn't had a chance yet...missing out on going into the massive St. Peter's Basilica the day before, we thought we would test the lines after breakfast that morning. We got there and again the line was wrapped around the square, but hearing that it really doesn't take that long, we decided to wait and see...after seemingly going nowhere for a time, we checked on it and we were in line at 11AM and it didn't open until 1PM, so we decided to go shop first and then check it out later if we still had time...
We found a shopping area with GAP, H&M, and even a Nike Store...we checked them out and had fun!
Along the way we always found narrow streets that I love walking through...
And I thought the old doorways were great for pictures...
Ben even paused with a car that looks like Mr Bean's...
And here is a cool idea for a motorcycle or scooter...
We saw more street performers...
And really cool cathedral fascades...
At one point we decided that since St. Peter's Basilica was too far away in the other direction to try a third attempt to see. We settled on a late afternoon lunch and found another delicious restaurant!
Of course I had a cannoli...
It was late in the afternoon when the kids were pretty exhausted at this point, but Thomas and I felt like we had to try one more time to see if we could get into the Basilica. We got into a long wrapped line (but not as long as it had been), not sure if we would make it inside because at this point it was 5:30 and it was only open until 6:30. It did move fast and we made it in by 6:15...
From right in front of the Basilica where you see the square...
We were so glad we did. This church was massive and ornate and glorious! They say in the highest part it could house the Statue of Liberty standing! It was such a wonderful delight! It really completed our trip and made us feel like we accomplished so much that we wanted to see and do this week!
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