I woke up at 415 this morning, grumbling at my alarm clock because I did not want to get out of bed and go run. Then I realized- I am going to a gym in England...where I live. I just got back from 3 days in Rome, my husband is happy because the giants won (thank you Eli), life is good. Enough of my rare Pollyanna attitude though...let's get on with "the Condermans do Rome"!
I have always loved this painting...I think because the guy in green has a second face attached to the back of his head. I want to say that this is supposed to be Michelangelo himself...but factual history has never been my strong point!
St Peter's basilica was probably one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. I didn't realize that the apostle Peter was actually buried here! (Duh I guess..) We explained to Ava that Jesus' friend Peter was buried here and we thought she understood...until she started yelling into the grates on the floor, "Is dead Peter down there!?"
Eli gets a time out in St Peter's Cathedral
Signs, signs, everywhere....I completely understand this one...no legs or cleavage in the holy church...
...but what does that Catholic church have against one legged people?
I call this one: "The Conderman kids- destroying the ambiance of European cities since 2006"
These pictures are from, like, 200AD
Vatican
When we said we were going to Rome, people warned us about the thieves and pickpockets. We took proper precautions. What we did not expect was to be waylaid in front of the Colosseum by 3 questionably looking Roman guards who grabbed my camera, took a few pictures of our family, and then told us that we owed them fifteen Euros. Yes, we were officially robbed in Rome.
The kids slept through the Colusseum. I guess getting robbed made them tired.
Here we are on the oldest hill in Rome. According to Roman mythology, this is where the city was founded. I am told that Mama wolf actually used to put the naughty Romulus and Remus in this same spot for time out...
Boring scenery
More ruins. I can't really tell you what it is because I was too busy keeping Eli from falling in it to listen to the tour guide.
Bocca della verita! (only I am sure it is not spelled like that!) If you have ever watched Roman Holiday- this is where Audrey Hepburn tells Gregory Peck to put his hand if he is telling the truth. According to legend, the lion will bite your hand if you are telling a lie. We should not have told Ava this. She sobbed through the 15 minute line up to the fountain and howled when we put our hands in his mouth. She tells me several times a day that she loved Rome...except for that scary lion!
I call this the kids' "Italian vaccines" (Because of the sheer volume of germs that one drink exposed them to, if you are having a hard time following my reasoning:)
The Trevi fountain, and yes we all threw a penny over our shoulder and made a wish...except Eli...he threw his penny at a bunch of girls.
The Spanish steps
We had Gelata every day-yummy! What a great trip!
I have always loved this painting...I think because the guy in green has a second face attached to the back of his head. I want to say that this is supposed to be Michelangelo himself...but factual history has never been my strong point!
St Peter's basilica was probably one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. I didn't realize that the apostle Peter was actually buried here! (Duh I guess..) We explained to Ava that Jesus' friend Peter was buried here and we thought she understood...until she started yelling into the grates on the floor, "Is dead Peter down there!?"
Eli gets a time out in St Peter's Cathedral
Signs, signs, everywhere....I completely understand this one...no legs or cleavage in the holy church...
...but what does that Catholic church have against one legged people?
I call this one: "The Conderman kids- destroying the ambiance of European cities since 2006"
These pictures are from, like, 200AD
Vatican
When we said we were going to Rome, people warned us about the thieves and pickpockets. We took proper precautions. What we did not expect was to be waylaid in front of the Colosseum by 3 questionably looking Roman guards who grabbed my camera, took a few pictures of our family, and then told us that we owed them fifteen Euros. Yes, we were officially robbed in Rome.
The kids slept through the Colusseum. I guess getting robbed made them tired.
Here we are on the oldest hill in Rome. According to Roman mythology, this is where the city was founded. I am told that Mama wolf actually used to put the naughty Romulus and Remus in this same spot for time out...
Boring scenery
More ruins. I can't really tell you what it is because I was too busy keeping Eli from falling in it to listen to the tour guide.
Bocca della verita! (only I am sure it is not spelled like that!) If you have ever watched Roman Holiday- this is where Audrey Hepburn tells Gregory Peck to put his hand if he is telling the truth. According to legend, the lion will bite your hand if you are telling a lie. We should not have told Ava this. She sobbed through the 15 minute line up to the fountain and howled when we put our hands in his mouth. She tells me several times a day that she loved Rome...except for that scary lion!
I call this the kids' "Italian vaccines" (Because of the sheer volume of germs that one drink exposed them to, if you are having a hard time following my reasoning:)
The Trevi fountain, and yes we all threw a penny over our shoulder and made a wish...except Eli...he threw his penny at a bunch of girls.
The Spanish steps
We had Gelata every day-yummy! What a great trip!
4 comments:
hilarious. and super cool!
How wonderful! Great pictures. Your trip looks like it was quite a success, considering the precious "youth" you had in tow (and that you were able to keep with you). I'm so glad you got to have a "Roman Holiday". Ava might even remember some of it when she gets older...
Love, Mom
How exciting. Looks like you all had a great time aside from the "time out" times. Are you really supposed to have those on vacation?!? Gosh Mom and Dad you two are sticklers (JK!) One question...did you ever find out what they had against the poor little one legged people over there...that was too funny!
I can see you consulted the 1000 Places To See Before You Die book- a must-have when traveling. It looks as if you crammed it ALL into another fun-filled and memorable Conderman family vacation. Kudos!!! The pictires were all beautiful, and worth way more than 15 euros. -Mimi
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