At midday, we came back to the hostel and went to our favorite place to eat. We both had the pasta special for lunch. It was a cheesy white sauce with ham and orange flavors. Then, we decided to head out for another long walk ending with a service by the Pope at St. Peter's Piazzo.
We walked a similar route but also hiked up to see Michelango's keyhole. It was well worth the trek. What an amazing viewpoint. Kari picked out a nice gelato place which was a very good deal. We shared a cone with tiramisu, dark chocolate, and pistachio ice cream. Delicious!
The mass at the Vatican was a special experience. Pope Francis is very nice and I really like him. Although he looks a little down in our pictures, he usually has a upbeat attitude! It was great to sing together with the Pope and people from all over the world coming together under the same God. Over the course of the service, the evening turned into night and the Vatican was beautifully lit up.
Back at the hostel, we hung out with two Lebanese, a Frenchman, and some Canadians. We had a good time exchanging stories. The boy from France taught me how to make Italian espresso coffee. After my first go at it, he said he was not proud and I had failed the test. Haha. He has high coffee standards. The next try went better. I really want to get my own stove espresso maker once I get home! Now, we are enjoying some wine and chatting away.
Tomorrow, Kari and I hope to visit San Paolo Basilica and go out for our last pasta lunch and gelato in Rome. Then, in the afternoon, we will head up to Florence. Overall, Rome is my new favorite European city. It is not overrated at all. It is everything Rome ought to be and more. I threw a coin into the Trevi Fountain so lets hope that promise of returning to Roma comes true:)
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