Rome Temple

We woke up to warm weather and a 9am temple session. Without wasting time we hurried over and collected everything we needed. Our first session was delightful and we waited and attended the second as well. It was fun to see so many languages available on the translation device. I was surprised at how comforting it was to listen in Spanish. 

At lunchtime we walked down the street to find some pizza. Super Pizza was a hit. They actually sold pizza slices by the kilo. After choosing our slices, they weighed them, then heated them up and we ate outside at plastic tables and chairs.

We returned for a short nap to catch up on our sleep and then back to the temple for a third session. This was the last session of the day, so we walked across the highway to find a grocery store. As we walked we took more pictures.

Look! It's popcorn popping on the apricot tree!

When we arrived at the mall, we got lost and ended up on the roof. It did make for another good shot of the temple.

When we finally found the grocery store in the mall (after asking at the IKEA and buying licorice), we saw senior missionaries shopping. The Lambs had just arrived that morning from Saratoga Springs. They were excited but exhausted. There are so many couples serving in the area that they all can't live on site at the temple grounds.

Inside the visitor's center is a model of the temple interior. It's so cute to see the little chairs and baptistry font.

The sister missionaries giving tours were delightful. One was from Fort Collins, Colorado, and one was from American Fork, Utah. They taught us that each of the apostles is holding something that describes their mission. Of course, Peter is holding the keys of the priesthood.

The young sisters asked if they could take our picture and we were happy to oblige.