The Vatican

So, here's a great tip for all of you planning a trip to the Eternal City anytime soon: if you're going to go to the Vatican, go after 1630 any day of the week. I went on Saturday about 515 or so. There are virtually no lines, and very few people between you and whatever you want to see. I'd tell you a story, but there's very little to tell: a friend and I went to the Vatican, walked around, they rang a bell to say they were closing (one down-side to going after 430pm is that they do close at 7pm--but it's plenty of time) and then we came home and ate dinner.

I'm going to post photos soon at Photobucket. Be warned, though. Even though you have seen these pictures, go to the Vatican yourself. Walking into the Basilica is described be one Tour-Guide writer (Rick Steves if you've heard of him) as one of (if not THE) great "WOW!" experiences in Europe. And it is. Photos do not do it justice.

Ciao,
RomanTraveller