STANDARD MIX: Italy Part 4: Rome

I was reinvigorated when we arrived in Rome! It didn't feel like the end of the trip. It felt like a new vacation. I was so excited!

We dropped our bags at the apartment then went out for lunch and started hitting up tourist sites... Colosseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Spanish Steps, Cat Sanctuary (for Tyler). We walked 10 miles every day in Rome. We would leave the apartment early in the morning and arrive home at midnight. We would walk all over the city, sweat profusely, then stop for wine. Brady and Tyler usually walked with beers in hand. Our showers were well earned each day.

Out and about

Amazing

Everywhere you turn

Spanish steps right when we walk out of the train station

I love these city views

Incredible fountains

Pantheon

Cat sanctuary

Caesar

The parentals

Onto the drinks portion of the day

Snapping pictures while we walk

Espresso before beer

We went to the Vatican on our second day. The artwork and architecture was breathtaking, but it was hot and there were so. many. people. We did a walking tour through the museum, Sistine Chapel, and gardens. We walked through St. Peter's Basilica at the end of the tour, but my dress was too short so Brady and I left early.

Scooters everywhere

Vatican City

The tapestries impressed me the most

Incredible artwork

A guy who is ready to leave

Opulence

The Basilica

Swiss guards

It was warm

Fun fact: we were asked to be in a couple's wedding photos at this park lol

Looking rough

Seeing the attractions by night

Trevi fountain

Making wishes

The last day was free for all. My parents, Brie and Tyler visited the Castel Sant'Angelo. Brady and I wandered aimlessly through Trastevere, a hip neighborhood with cute shops and restaurants. We met up for lunch and drinks.