We did a little research for a good place to have lunch before our 1:30 reservation at the Vatican Museums. A little back street, hole-in-the-wall Italian bistrot called Sfiziami had great reviews. (Note for later: Located at Via degli Ombrellari 7, between Ottaviano Metro stop and St. Peter's square.). Only an umbrella and two tables out front and four or five more tables indoors. The cook kept checking to make sure my spaghetti carbonara and Chris' cannelloni al carne were to our liking. I've never tasted rich, creamy carbonara like that: Buonissimo!!! He takes great pride in his 20 years of pleasing both the hearts and stomachs of his patrons, and only wants to continue doing so until his last breath. A shared tiramisu "fatto a casa" served with heart-shaped spoons completed his performance.
The Musei Vaticani is among the finest of art collections. Even though we have been there many times in the past, we couldn't come to Rome without at least one more visit. The only down side is that the Vatican is always very crowded, especially the "death march" through the quarter-mile long hallway of tapestries and maps. Being here in October plus the pandemic has changed that. This time we experienced a peaceful, slow-paced and uncrowded three hours. It was a total joy to be there amongst the finest art in the world. We even enjoyed our leisurely passeggiata through the tapestries and maps.
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