random thoughts -- day 1,095 (Friday) -- saints and such

This week was a trifecta of commemorations. There was the Ides of March/ friend's birthday, then St Urho Day, then St Patrick's Day/ Anniversary of the Unification of Italy. The traffic outside the hotel was backed up for a good part of the morning with the Anniversary event. Oy.

St Patrick's Day included a trip to the Vatican for an exhausting guided tour. We did not seek out green beer, but we sure were surrounded by images and paintings of Angels and Saints. It was Italian history, food, wine, and cocktails all the way. New favorite: Aperol Spritz, made with Aperol and Prosecco. Way better than novelty green beer. 

After a week of ruins, history, wine, and Aperol Spritzes, I feel so cultured.