Started early today. Buffet breakfast, franks and beans again hummmm. Then on to the Church of St Paul. The second largest church in Rome. What an astounding beautiful church. Thia is where the "body" of St Paul is buried. The many archeological digs going on around the church lead to discoveries all the time. This was my favorite of our time in Rome, more so than Vatican and St Peters.
Our next stop was at the Church of the Bishop of Rome, the Lateran, which I always thought was the Pope, but evidently not. Anyway another beautiful piece of architecture. It amazes me that such detailed work was carried out so many years ago. The icons, the sarcophigi, the heads of St John and St Peter (yep that is what is encased in the gold busts on top). This church also houses remains of many Popes.
Then on to the Church of the Manger. Pieces of wood thought to be from the manger where Christ was born are kept here. Again an outstanding example of architecture and beauty. The obelisk in front is one of 2 actual Roman.
Before leaving the city for the day we went to the the plaza of three fountains. We watched a scene from an Italian movie being made, ho hum. The fountain of the 4 rivers was made famous in the movie The DaVinci code. I so need to rent this movie again to see all the sights I visited. We also enjoyed some wonderful natural water that flows in the plaza. Rome water is the best in the world naturally cold and fresh. A slice of Pizza in plza Forno and off to the ship.
Tonight we sail to Naples.
Enjoy.
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