DAY 5 (Pt.1): VATICAN CITY

We started out the day with an early breakfast (per usual). If you haven't already been told by Nancy... we are not "on holiday", we are "on tour".  And there is a responsibility/difference that comes with that. However, Nancy knows what she is doing, has such a wealth of information, as well as a great sense of  humor. We were able to breeze through Vatican City this morning: the Basilica, going to the top of the Cupola, etc.:

February is the best time to travel to Italy... look at the lack of competition! (and the weather is great!)

From the Cupola

After we visited the Basilica and Cupola, we went to lunch and for some shopping...