Italy: Rome, Vatican City

After we left Venice we headed to Rome and the first day we saw the sites in the Vatican city. 

St. Peter's Cathedral was so beautiful. It was so incredibly big and breath taking.  

While the ladies (plus Jude) got lunch, the boys hiked up the dome and saw the ancient city.

Then it was back to the bus and to the comfort of a very-American feeling Marriott hotel, including an Executive Lounge with Fantas and cookies and tons of snacks.