Cappachino is pretty much the only item we know how to order, and at about .77 Euro a cup it's the perfect breakfast.

The guy behind the counter (turns out his name is Eli) points out that this makes for a (in his best english) "better picture".

Selection of cheeses at the local 24 hour supermarket... you'll never find cheddar or American in Rome.

Pigs feet however, is a common dish.

These signs are all over, alerting you to the nearest way out. Running is required.

Slightly out of it's intended domain sits this merry-go-round.

Tons of these little Cartolibreria's (cards & gifts) can be found hocking their dollar store quality wares..

I'd rather see posters than graffitti.

Another "this is only cool cause it's in a different language" photo.

Once again we ended up at The Vatican, this time actually venturing indoors. Some religious guy named Peter died and they built the main building of the Vatican around his grave; known as "Basilica di San Piero" (saint Peters' Cathedral).

Some footage of the Vatican's interior:
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The architecture is insane, the guide books say there's suprisingly not much art at st. Peter's; I have no idea what they're talking about... The entire place is covered in extravagantly detailed sculpture. Currently a religious landmark, Catholics flock from all over (and we will too, come christmas eve) to hear the near death pope bless the world (note the TV screens).

I forget the Saints name but inside there's a statue who constantly has his feet rubbed. They're completely worn away after years of rubbing:
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Two of these fountains reside in Piazza San Pietro (The courtyard of st. Peter's Cathedral)... There's got to be a proper way to abbreviate Saint.

Siobhan, Susan and Brianna in front of aforementioned fountain.

15 Euro bought us this staple of an American christmas. While christmas trees are not hard to come by in Rome (and larger ones are available for a price), they definately pale in comparison to what we're accustomed to.

Susan prepares decorations... dyed in a corkless Merlot.

Having very little to do with Italy, our tree with lights out and at maximum exposure.