Rome is hard to describe. So majestic, so magnificent, so busy, so much attitude, and so much history. We started the day at the National Museum, looking at sculptures of Julias Caesar and Augustus Caesar, the men who ended the republic and began the Empire. Looking into their Marble eyes is humbling. What was it like to be subject to these incredibly powerful men? I can’t understand how they thought or how they felt about everyday things.

It was a bit of a rainy day, but a bit of a sunny day as well. By afternoon the sun was in charge and the day became glorious. We made our way to Castel St Angelo. The Castle of the Sainted Angel. I am not exactly privy to how an angel becomes a saint, but I understand the Michael at some point found special favor with a Pope. During a plague, A pope saw Michael in the air putting his sword back in its holder. This was interpreted to be the end of the plague... Turns out that was the case. Next thing you know Michael was a Saint as well as an Angel. The Castel st Angelo is a circular castle that was fortified during the middle ages. Originally it was intended as Emperor Hadrian’s burial place, but its location on the Tiber River and strong brick and stone walls allowed for the fortress to be a lasting part of Rome.
The views from the top are incredible. The Vatican on one side, the Tiber on the other, all the sights Rome, and only 8 Euros to walk up the 40 meters to the top. For 12 Euros you can have a cold beer on top but we passed on that option to see more of the glory of Rome.

Next we were of to the Spanish steps. Time to relax and sit among the best of Rome. I went to get a cheap beer and we spend a few moments looking at the plaza and observing the busy tourists.

We ended the day by talking with our friends back home and trying to rest before the long series of flights home the following day.