The big summer trip to Italy! - August 2002 - Day 9

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Our second full day in Rome. We went to Vatican City to see the Pope. He was in Poland. We didn't have time to tour the Vatican, we'll do that next time.

The Vatican in the distance.


The road leading to the Vatican. Apparently it was more interesting before Mussolini ruined it.


The Internet is always readily available.


St. Peter's square, which is really a big oval.


Christie, Allie and Grandma Cara in front of the Vatican.


Allie having a grand 'ol time.


The guards outside the Vatican.



We walked back towards town for lunch and took a break at this little park just for kids.

Getting ready to ride down the ramp. Wow! That was fun! Can I get one of these for home?


She's disappeared inside the loop.


Here I go!


Rocking back and forth on the fish.


Back for more water at the fountain.


One last picture in town before we leave.


Later that night, dinner at our hotel.


Daddy and Allie on the swing at the hotel.


More fun on the swings.


A view of the pool area of our hotel, from our room. What a great place to end our stay in Rome. The staff was extremely friendly, the atmosphere was both fun & relaxing at the same time. Would you ever guess this is a Holiday Inn? (Christie normally has a thing against staying in American hotels in Europe but the $$ were right. Our expectations were exceeded.

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