On our second day in Rome, we visited the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel! It was the only morning that it rained. We hit out in a cafe during the worst of the downpour. By the time we got inside, the sun was shining. I had bought tickets online a few weeks before, and it… Continue reading Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
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Rome 1
Despite our sleepless night, we were ready for our first full day in Rome! We splurged and bought a hop-on, hop-off tour, for 2 days. Especially since our hotel was at one of the stops. We did the circuit twice, just because it was nice to be driven around the city. There was SO MUCH… Continue reading Rome 1
Paris to Rome
We left Paris and headed to Rome, by train. We said goodbye to our little hotel. And then went to visit Notre Dame Cathedral. Here's a little video of the plaza. We are technically in the tourist off season, but there were still lots of people around. Old bells from the cathedral. The Rider Cup… Continue reading Paris to Rome
Louvre visit
The Louvre! I feel like I've been waiting my whole adult life to visit this museum. Here are some of the pictures of some amazing things I saw. I won't pretend to know anything that can't already be found online. But we loved it. We downloaded the walking audio tour from the Rick Steve's app.… Continue reading Louvre visit
Paris 2
Our second day in Paris featured the Louvre! But that deserves it's own separate post. L'arc de Triumph. But first, breakfast. Which was confusing. It's usually bread of the day, with jam, and a croissant, and an espresso and orange juice. It's a lot of food! We got one the next day and split it.… Continue reading Paris 2