I am visiting everything I want, just not in the order I planned. Such is Roma.
Ok, I have to confess I have been on a mission ever since I left the market in Florence. I found unique satchel bag and decided not to purchase it because....anyway I have been looking for another one ever since I left. Damn I should have purchased it. Today started by visitng the market in Via Sannio on my search for the bag. Of course I couldn't find it there either.
So on to more adventures. I boarded my very favorite little bus #117. A great way to see lots of the city and save walking. (By the way I am averaging at least 10 miles a day on foot which helps make up for all of the cheese and sweets and bread and....). I visited San Fiovanni in Laterno. It is so grande and spectacular and one of my favorite finds.
Now back to the Vatican-no line, yea. But first I decided to make my way to the Cupolo. I decided to be lazy and take the elevator for the first 250 steps. After exiting the elevator I found myself looking out over the Vatican. I can't believe how huge it all is. It was fun to be able to get so close to the mosaics. On to the Cupola and just 350 more steps to go. I should add that the stairwell is only wide enough for 1 person. It was a hefty climb and very narrow at places. And I had to slant my body to the dome the higher I went. The view is spectacular. You see the floor of the second level where the people look like toys and the ground floor where folks look like ants. Wow. I am so glad I made this little adventure.
Now into the Vatican. Once again I am totally awed by the beauty of....well of everything. Each time I see the Pieta I see something else, mostly pure beauty and perfection. Have I mentioned yet how much I love Michelangelo?
A hop back on the bus and a visit to Trevi Fountain. Some how the rush of the water matches the magnificance of the figures. Had some great pizza and headed back to little home to appreciate all that I've had the privilege of experiencing.
Back to the satchel bag. What would I do if I were home? Well I would go back and make my purchase. But it's not just hopping in my car and traveling on the interstate. This is a crazy idea. I would have to take the train back to Florence. This is crazy. I can't possibly go back and get the bag, can I? Ok, I will just see how much a ticket is tomorrow.
