Today was an ecumenical day as our two goals were St. Peter’s Basilica and the Jewish Walk. We braved the traffic tunnel and were able to find the river within 10 minutes. Amazing what good directions can do for you.
We followed the Jewish Walk which included the Jewish Ghetto, October 16th museum and a lunch at a kosher restaurant. History Moment: A sad day in Italian history, on October 16th, 1943, many Jewish people were rounded up in the Jewish Ghetto as part of the Shoah. The museum was very moving and described what happened that day. The square is in sight of Roman ruins. We strolled through the Jewish section and were convinced to try fried artichoke. We had an enjoyable lunch and then set off for St. Peter’s.
We arrived at St. Peter’s and found that we needed to go through security. At this point, it was established that the Italian police needs some organizational help. While in Vatican City, it seems that Italian police conducted the security scans. (Debbie says that they need her desperately). Security was set up with 4 lines for scanning with approximately 8 people across (or however many people you can stuff in the line with despised selfie sticks. Really, why do you want to take pictures standing in line with a bunch of strangers?) So, you get the picture. Eight people that will eventually funnel down to one. Ever been in those traffic construction where it goes to one line and you get really annoyed? Like that except you are on foot. Then it started to rain and everyone whipped out their umbrellas (Except Debbie who had decided that it would not rain and did not take her spiffy new umbrella). Shortly after, we had committed to a line, Jerry opted out of St. Peter’s and headed back to the flat.
The rest of the group toughed it out but then went through the inspection gauntlet. The man in front of us failed the gauntlet and was not pleased since he had waited so long in security. (We are not sure if he used proper language in St. Peter’s square.) The rejectee had worn shorts. Larry had on shorts and was worried that he would become a rejectee also. Luckily, his shorts covered his knees so he was allowed in the church. (Don’t you think there should be an inspection before you go through security? Just saying…Italian organization often leaves us breathless. )
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To end the day, Larry got to take close up pictures with the Swiss Guards (He really likes those outfits and they are about the length of his shorts.
So, we accomplished our goals and rushed (okay maybe not rushed) to tell Jerry everything he missed.
