Rome #2

On our last fuĺl day in Rome we walked to the Vatican hoping to get a look in St Peter's but the queues were too long. Instead we walked for ages to a church that Bev had heard about called Santa Maria in Trastevere. It was in a square well away from any crowds so that made for a pleasant change. There was the usual military presence with an army vehicle and two soldiers with assault weapons. This is fairly standard where there is a tourist attraction.

We walked to the Pantheon next which is right next to where Pen and I stayed 2 years ago.
It is around 2000 years old and was originally a Roman temple but now a church and was built during the time of Emperor Hadrian.

For our last evening meal in Rome we ate out near our accommodation and watched some very energetic street performers doing aerobics.

That's our street behind them.

One night we had a meal in a huge square very close to where we were staying and it was alive with performers and artists and blokes selling roses and selfie sticks. One day when there were a few spots of rain out came the men selling umbrellas and ponchos. On a hot day it is bottles of iced water.

Look who we saw out on the street one day. I'm sure the money was going back to the church.

Work this one out.

Who needs a big car in Rome.

You can park your smart car anywhere.