Tuesday, April 13, 2010
We finally made it to Italy, specifically Rome, and had a wonderful time! We started off our holiday with a big bang and went to St. Peter's Square to witness the Catholic Pope deliver Easter Mass. It rained a lot, but that didn't stop the crowds. We listened to the Pope bless the world and to the choir sing in the majestic square, and were definitely impressed. Later in the evening we went to the LDS stake center in Rome and listened to a session of General Conference. So, a wonderful Easter Sunday (and the kids didn't even notice a lack of baskets from the Easter Bunny).
Planning on going to Easter Mass next year? Here's some advice. You will be able to get in and stand without a ticket, but you can only have a seat with a ticket. Bring an umbrella but do not bring any luggage/backpacks as this will slow you down with security. Finally, ignore the lines and just push your way through the crowds to get into the square (lines are just a suggestion in Italy, as are most traffic rules).
I can't help but mention that eating in Rome was great. Pizza/pasta and ice cream every day. Yummy! The kids thought it was cool too (notice the thumbs up from Ben and Liz and John's delight with being a big kid). The ice cream in Italy is called gelato and comes in many different flavors and consistencies. If you are in Rome and want good gelato, we highly recommend Old Bridge Gelateria (located right along the wall of the Vatican) for its excellent quality and quantity.
Our kids loved the fountains, and Rome is full of them. John especially loved getting out of the baby carrier and playing with the water. Doesn't he look big?
5 comments:
Oh my goodness, John is such a cutie. Looks like lots of fun. I'm glad you make it to Rome.
Johnie is getting so big. I love the picture of him with the knife and fork. It looks like he knows just what to do. Sounds like Easter was a really neat experience. Did you get any pictures with the Pope? ;)
he DOES look big!! thanks for sharing the pictures and stories!
Looks like you guys have been up to a lot of fun! Your family is getting so big:)
What fun! How awesome to see the Pope and the Easter Mass! Amazing. And John does look big! I've never even met that sweet baby and he's growing too fast! Wah!!! :) We'll see you before we know it.
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