To the greater glory of God. That is what would be hoped was the purpose of building the grandeur that is St. Peter’s basilica. It was our first stop this morning, and I would recommend anyone visiting come in the morning as the angle of the sun streams light through the windows high above. Though […]

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We departed the hotel at 8:00 determined to beat at least some of the hottest weather. It was still cool in the shade, but even now, any extended time in the sun felt oppressive. Our first stop was the Trevi fountain which is fed by a roman aqueduct rebuilt in the 16th century. Another fountain […]

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Rome. Siena was a good stepping stone back to the larger, more populous world before us. Arriving at the Roma Termini, which is the largest train station I’ve ever been in, it seemed at first, like any other larger city. As one walks just a few blocks, you realize this isn’t true. Most European cities, […]

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