The Pontifical Swiss Guard was established in 1506 and is responsible for the security of the Pope and the Apostolic Palace. It is one of the oldest continuously operating military units in the world. #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #vatican #vaticancity #catholic #apostolicpalace

The Vatican, though inspiring, can be overwhelming in its scale and for its throngs of visitors. My favorite (other than the Sistine Chapel) was the exquisite Gallery of the Geographical Maps. It is longer than a soccer field and was designed for Pope Gregory XIII. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #vatican … →

When in Rome, eat pistachio gelato like Audrey Hepburn. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #gelato

The Collosseum, or Flavian Amphitheatre, famous for gladiatorial battles, dramas based on Classical mythology, and generally making a spectacle of death. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy

Classic Fiat 600 near the Colliseum. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy

On the tarmac at FCO. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #fiumicinoairport #italy

Amazing Galápagos. A once in a lifetime kind of trip. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

A Great Blue Heron works on swallowing it’s catch of the day. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

Cross-town traffic. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

Charles Darwin first visited San Cristobal, Galápagos in 1835. He identified various species of finches which varied by island, setting the stage for his theory of natural selection. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool