DAY CLXXIII Hodie mihi, cras tibi

Our last day to roam around Rome. Viena and Ezra are some well-seasoned urban walkers by now. Ezra loved the little fountain in the end that we found near the KEYHOLE.

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Our last day to roam around Rome. Viena and Ezra are some well-seasoned urban walkers by now. Ezra loved the little fountain in the end that we found near the KEYHOLE. No syrup. No ketchup. Yes problem. Viena wanted to walk to McDonalds for breakfast pancakes. The walk was early and took us once again by the Fountain of Trevi and some parliament building. However, the McDonalds did not have any syrup, so Viena did not eat her pancakes. They charge 50 cents for a little Ketchup packet so the fries were not enjoyed by Ezra either. In fact the entire morning was frustrating because who ever’s hand I was holding – and I was purposely walking slow – would not be looking where they were walking and they would BUMP into a pole or garbage can or person. I was walking with MR Bump and little Miss Bump. We had no other plans so we slowly made our way through the downtown streets and with careful navigation we arrived back at the playground at Nero’s home. A little more children were at the playground this time and no one was sleeping under the trees. We walked down and passed the hoards of people surrounding the Colosseum. Visiting the playground help Ezra and Viena with their energy level. After a good bit of walking past the Colosseum and Paletine Hill, we eventually arrived outside the Knights of Malta where we took a glimpse through the Keyhole – a glimpse of the Vatican from Roman Malta – a foreshadowing of things to come.There is a playground nearby and Ezra and Viena made bark boats to float in the fountain. Needless to say, the bark boats were way more interesting than looking through a keyhole and seeing the Vatican. Seemed to be some men hanging around the park wanting for night to fall so they could go to sleep. Great view. Later that night I packed up our Big Blue Bag and walked it over to what will be our new place near the Vatican City, for when we return from Vienna. Thank you to our new host. We are going to be travelling light to Vienna. I was able to spend some quiet time outside St Peter’s Basilica before running home in the night. Night is another story of Rome, one someone else will have to tell.