Concert at Collegio San Guiseppe
The Chamber Singers sang a concert for the students who attend Collegio San Guiseppe. This school is in the heart of Rome, right off the Piazza di Spagna (or the Spanish Steps). The school is run by the Brothers of the Christian Schools (same order that runs Saint Mary's).
The Chamber Singes get ready to perform at Collegio San Guiseppe
Sightseeing around Rome...
After the concert at Collegio San Guiseppe, a few of us set out to explore more of historic Rome. We had about 5 hours to explore many of the historic, religious and artistic sites (and maybe some food establishments as well). As I have been to Rome before, I made sure to show the group the fashion district of Rome (located near the Spanish Steps) and a classic dessert that is served in the Piazza Navona. Enjoy the pictures from the sightseeing.
The famous Spanish Steps - a very popular spot in Rome
Katie Sapper taking a walk down the Spanish Steps
Steve Ronchak taking in the Spanish Steps
Bryan Moore, Michelle Cullen, Katie Sapper, Jessica Ingvalson and Katie Keck walk down Via Condotti through the major fashion district of Rome.
Bryan Moore and Katie Sapper look happily at the Jimmy Choo store on Via Condotti
The view from Via Condotti toward the Spanish Steps
A pyramid in the heart of Rome. It was attached to a castle/fortress.
One of the big sites in Rome, the Pantheon
Jessica Ingvalson, Alex Thomas, Katie Keck and Michelle Cullen at the Trevi Fountain
This is the famous Italian dessert called tartufo - you can find it in the Piazza Navona.
Katie Keck, Michelle Cullen and Jessica Ingvalson enjoy some tartufo in the Piazza Navona
On a walk back to Casa Lasalle, sunset over the Tiber River looking toward Saint Peter's Basilica
The Castel San'Angelo at dusk
Pope Benedict XXVI still working away. The Papal Palace that looks onto Saint Peter's Square
The beautiful fountain in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican
An Italian Opera
A group of us decided to take in a true Italian musical event. We decided to experience an Italian Opera.
We went and saw La Traviata an opera by Giuseppe Verdi. The music was performed by Filarmonica D'Opera di Roma. It was a fabulous evening and probably my most enjoyable evening in Rome. Good times spent with great friends. The opera took place in Chiesa All Saints, an Anglican Church not far from Piazza Spagna.
Matt Polum and Gary Polum during intermission of the opera
