The next day was a bit better. We walked with some aussies that were in our room to the surprise that was mentioned yesterday. It turned out to be a giant cannon being set off in the middle of a park. Really cool, don't really know the importance. But it was fun to watch. Then we parted ways, the recommended a Tapas bar in Madrid when we went back. We have yet to find it, but we will probably be able to get it. It was a bit odd, we didn't catch either of their names.
From there we wandered down the hill and tried to find the Vatican we were doing fairly well until we came across a parking lot. As it turns out the entrance to the Vatican was through the bottom floor of the parking lot. We literally walked up into the square in front of St. Peters Basilica. There we explored for a bit, climbed to the top, which was higher, but easier to climb than the Doumo and went to get lunch.
Lunch was mediocre, we all got set meals and they were alright at best. It was filling though so thats all that mattered. Our plan was to go to the Sistine Chapel, but we ran out of time, lunch ended at 4:00 and thats when the chapel stops accepting visitors as well. We decided to wander back and try to go through some of Rick Steves walks.
We came across a nice park which we wandered though and found some kids racing around on peddle powered go-karts. It looked really fun, then we tried to find a Cypt, but got lost. Instead we found out that there was going to be a free show in a place we had been the next night. We decided to check it out later. A band called Tokio (sic) Hotel was playing.
It was getting late at that point so we walked back through the Coliseum to get to our hostel. We got a bit lost, but our expert navigating skills got us through. We made it back just in time for dinner and a shower. I should mention that the Vatican requires pants to be worn at all times. I'm never wearing pants again in Rome and I see no reason why anyone should do either.
Anyhow dinner was interesting, we were entertained by two Italian guys who were very drunk and putting on a little show.
I'd like to take this second to remind everyone that even though I try and speak Japanese all the time, I can't actually speak the language. I tried talking with a Japanese girl in the hostel and failed.
I only mention this because at dinner it was very loud. She sat down 5 five min and then promptly left. It was funny.
After dinner we decided to do Mr. Steves night walk. Starting out at the Pantheon, and going to the Trevi fountains and ending on the Spanish steps. Its hard for me to talk about night ambiance. So just imagine your idealized impression of Italy at night. It was just like that. Maybe my favourite night of the entire trip.
I got the best gelatto of the entire trip near the Pantheon, for the record it was directly behind the Pantheon if your back is to the Pantheon its on the street to the right. Get the Pistachio.
We walked back and slept. Well I did, apparently Lars and Jeff had a nice talk with our roommates.
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