After our two nights stay at the bridal suite, we set off for our 18-day Europe Honeymoon trip. The first stop is of course the main highlight of the trip: Vatican City!
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| Flying in to Rome via Singapore Airlines |
I must say that Singapore Airlines is Singapore's pride for a reason. They gave us a handwritten card, champagne and a cake to commemorate our honeymoon trip! *nomnom*
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| Congratulatory cake from Singapore Airlines |
After the really long flight, we finally reached Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport! We bought our Leonardo Express tickets to Rome Termini Station via the many automated ticket kiosks. We read online that you can also buy the tickets from the newstands but we didn't attempt that.
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| It was a rather straightforward process using the booth to purchase tickets |
A cup of Italian coffee later, we are on our way to Romaaaa!
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| Boarding the Leonardo Express and reaching Rome in 30 mins |
The first thing we did when we reached Rome was to head over to TIM store and get ourselves data SIM. TIM allows us to use the data throughout Europe and the plan was rather friendly on the pockets. They had a bundle deal so we got separate data SIM for easy communication.
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On board Metro Line A to Ottaviano San Pietro Station
Pardon my face still swollen from water retention and the 14-hour flight |
After settling our data connection and reporting our safety to homeland, we took Metro Line A to Ottaviano S. Pietro. There are several ways to get to Vatican City but taking the metro is a safer option. Buses to Rome are notorious for their skillful pickpockets and we really didn't want to be easy targets on our first day there.
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| If this helps, i made a little directions guide to getting to the Hotel |
From the station, it was a quick five minutes walk to Hearth Hotel, where we booked the double room for four nights. Hearth Hotel is strategically located right opposite of the Vatican Museum, and there are cafes, supermarkets, and food market (Mercato Trionfale) all within the vicinity. Breakfast was included and we spent approximately 150 Euros per night's stay (~SGD230 per night).
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| Hearth Hotel: Simple hotel with great service |
We explored the area a little before going into Vatican City to collect our General Audience Tickets. Lunch at the Trattoria opposite the museum was simple but good. Having pasta in Italy is really an eye-opening experience because it looks so ordinary and yet tastes so good!
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| Trying to decide what to eat... |
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| We were a little skeptical when food was served but after we tasted it, we were sold! |
Taking a stroll along Sant Angelo Fortress and exploring Vatican City:
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| Sant Angelo Fortress |
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| Finally here at Vatican City! |
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| The Mango of the Catholic world :D |
We ended the day with exploring the Pantheon and taking in the scenic river view.
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| The Pantheon |
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| We chanced upon this place which seemed to be really popular |
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| Interesting deco in the store |
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| Everyone was just standing at the counter enjoying their coffee and snacks |
We will be sharing more photos in the next few updates! Stay tuned!
