Back into Rome today to the Vatican City. Passports at the ready for border control was hugely disappointing. Just a stroll past more "selfie selfie" men. More 'Roman' around led us easily to Piazza San Pietro. Once in the main part, the bit we've seen on TV, we realised that we were not going to be doing much touristy in the Vatican City. The queues were amazing, the prices were stifling and to be honest we probably wouldn't really have appreciated most of it. Therefore a quick scoot around was good enough for us. Another 'country' ticked off!
In reponse to my 'Selfie selfie?' post, here is one long armed attempt of us in front of St Peter's.
Outside, the Vatican City resembled HM prison at Wakefield (all bar the rounded tops of the walls!). It is quite a distinct signal to everyone.
What cheered the children up was the fancy garb that the guards were dressed in. This cheery chap is apparently defending the place. I wasn't sure if he would jester me to the ground or tickle me if I tried to get past? Very fancy outfits though and quite distinctive in what came across as a very quiet and sombre place (inside the main square part!)
Ed
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