EUROPE @1:ITALY

Hubby and i went for europe tour for prior to Leemeng's convocation in London. Arrive Rome, Italy after 13 hours of direct flight from KLIA. i didnt expect that it will be so cold. Our first stop was the Vatican City. Vatican City is a state by itself. The achitectual structure is too amaze. we visited the church, which is 20 times bigger than the church in malaysia. In fact the Basilica is the world largest church.

They even have the swiss guards to guard the church and the pope. the most amazing part about the guard is their uniform. It is said that their uniform was designed by michaelangelo and they are still using the design till today.

This is the St. Peter's Square, a gathering place at the vatican city.

this picture was taken inside the basilica. the height of the internal church is roughly 3 storey high. Its kinda dark inside...

This is the confession cubicle in the Basilica.




Our next stop is the colliseum. It is now remain as historical ruins.

Another ruin near the colliseum. This is the Arch of Constantine. Do not really remember the history.

Around the colliseum, there are a few ugly-money-making-model-gladiators waiting for business in photo takings. They charge about 5 euro per person but i dont think it worth it coz they are ugly with flabby tummy. yucksss....really damaged my imaginary heroic image of gladiators.

We were able to view most of the rome up on the hill where the colliseum located.

Next, we went to the Spanish steps. Its a believe that anyone who sits on the steps will return to this fantastic place. Kindly note that the lady in red hair with peace sign was our cool guide.




In front of the spanish steps is the Condotti Shops. It is also known to the italian as heaven street for ladies and hell for guys. Gucci, Prada, LV, Bally, Armani....you name it, you got it there. I managed to get a handbag from Emporio Armani for my future sister in law, Pooi wei as a gift for her wedding. Hopes that she will like it.

Hmmmmmmm...right now my euros only left a few hundreds. Do not know how to survive the rest of the trip...kekek...really love the shopping part. Hubby was really pulling his handbrakes very very hard in every shop we entered. that is why i only manage to get a handbag. aiyah......at the end of the street we noticed these twin buildings..do not know what it is.....

The day darken kinda early ....rougly around 5pm. therefore we were sent to our hotel in Rome for a night. Very tired that day...and having jet lag tooo....Slept at 7pm.....miss the 2 lil ones very very much......

*****EUROPE @ 2 : PISA.........