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Of course our after-dinner walk to us to the Trevi Fountain. Then it was off to bed – we had an early appointment: 9:15am at the Vatican!<\/p><\/div>\n
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We are learning that sometimes you just need a really good guide to tell you all the secrets. So we booked a tour with When in Rome Tours and Ciara was just that guide to tell us the juicy details. Chayton was right up front with Ciara the whole time – she started calling him “her little angel” and “her gladiator.” She loved the idea that the kids could touch the history and in that way remember – so was always on the lookout for a lion statue that they could get their hand stuck in it’s mouth or pick it’s nose.<\/p><\/div>\n
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The tapestry of Christ – his eyes follow you as you walk along.<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Pieta.<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Sistine Chapel … so much smaller than I had thought, but even more amazing. Unfortunately all you have as you leave are your memories – no photos allowed. <\/p><\/div>\n
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