Still in Rome

Wow, another fab day in Rome. Quick visit to the Vatican to get some pics with blue sky and then we walked to the Spanish steps which were a huge disappointment. However the atmosphere in Rome on a Saturday is electric as the streets are full of people. Families, couples, locals and tourists literally walking the streets as you go So caught up in the atmospherethat you don't even realise you are on the road. Street performers add to the mood. 

This was later on when they packed up so we couldn't see their trick.

We parked ourselves at a cafe on a roundabout for an hour just watching the traffic and the people. No wonder I hear ambulance and police sirens all,day and night with the crazy driving skills especially the scooters,,they think they're invincible.

The black santas were out and about again today. I just love watching them. I,spot the police and then watch them pack up and takeoff in about 30 seconds lol. I think if the police really wanted to get them they could, maybe it's a big game to them. As for police they are everywhere in Rome especially in the restaurants. I couldn't believe the other day when the parade was on and they were taking photos and. Their guns were there just waiting to be grabbed.

The beggars are getting to me some of them have better clothes than I do. I just give them some money so I can take a photo of them. One was really disturbing today as he had his child in his arms and she looked dead. The ones at the Vatican I think are doing it for their faith (I think I can't read the signs. Got a good photo of one pleading with me today. She got 5 € as she did a good job lol.

Tonight we had the worse tea of the trip I had steak and potatoes and Mel had chicken. We should've stuck with the pasta and pizza but I have eaten so much in the last 2 weeks in Italy. The gelato for pudding was good though... Another kg on the hips.