Ireland

We flew into Dublin.  The food was even more heavenly than Italy.  

Creme brûlée, Irish bailey cheesecake, and shepherds pie.

Last day in Rome

Went to the coliseum, the forum, and catacombs.  

Lunch and the our favorite gelato

A visit from ella.  Miss you sweet thing.

Along our tour we visited the church that 

Michelangelo bodied was first put to rest and where his funeral service was held...before his brother stole the body to  return him to Florence.  Our tour guide also took us through a broom closet of this old, old old Italian woman's restraunt.  This is where he claims that the assassination of Julius Cesar took place. We stayed and ate at the restraunt.  There were 2 asian Aussies that joined us for another delicious and filling meal.  I gave old Italian mama and Italian goodbye with kisses on the cheeks.  

 

Europe day 3 other fun things

Our bus ride to Vatican City was fun as we met up with friends and had to push our way onto a crowded train

Weird creepy statue for sale 

More gelato

Buying a silly selfie stick

When in Rome do as the Romans 

Bread cornucopia and baskets

Largest sausage I've ever seen

Day 3 St. Peter's

Crazy cool mosaics 

Climbed stairs to top of the dome.  The walls start tilting in the thin passageway 

The best view of the city 

The Swiss guard