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Return to Rome |
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May 19, 1998 |
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Most of today was spent on the bus, traveling from Venice to Rome, because the official tour group ends tonight. This is Michael demonstrating a great attitude for such a long bus ride. |
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Our group decided to try to get to Rome in time to enter St. Peter's Cathedral. This is a shot of Linda, Sara, & Michael looking at Michelangelo's fantastic Pieta, completed when he was only 25. It's hard to believe this glass-like work is marble. |
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These are a few of the Swiss Guards that provide security for the Vatican. They have been used for centuries by kings and popes for protection and defense. You may have read about the tragic murder here a few weeks ago. |
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Sara (we hope for the last time) receives the attentions of the singing group at dinner. There seem to be about 10 songs that each performer repeats wherever we go to eat. They always start with "Solo Mio" and add "When Irish Eyes" for humor. |
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On the left is our Globus tour guide, Alberto, and our bus driver, Andrea. They have both been excellent. The guide has provided so much historical background in his descriptions. We would recommend this tour and his services highly. |
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Here is Michael, performing the traditional act at Trevi Fountain upon leaving Rome. He tosses a coin, with his right hand over his left shoulder, into the water, with the wish to return to Rome someday. |
