Next port of call was The Pantheon, passing the Musei Capitolini which is a magnificent building and has to rank as one of my favourtites, if not 'the' favourite. The size, pure white colour of the marble, statues, fountains...just amazing. After a bit of getting lost we came across The Pantheon right in the middle of shops and houses, but with only the tiniest of squares to admire if from. We were flagging a bit at this stage and as night descended, we weren't quite sure whether to plod on to the next 'colossus' or call it 'a day'. Walking towards the nearest Metro we crossed a bridge and came across a different view of St Peter's at The Vatican, but only just got the shot before a barge rippled all the water and spoilt the reflection. As if by magic we found ourselves outside a Patisserie, bustling with people and with our noses pressed up against the window we eyed the cakes with our mouths watering. We couldn't quite work out the protocol, but a very kind waitress took pity on our ineptitude and explained how to go about choosing our cakes while she prepared us a welcome pot of tea. As a Birthday tea it couldn't have been better. Once more refreshed we found our last Roman site, Piazza Del Popolo and headed home.
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