Italy: Vatican City: On the Wednesday papal audience in St. Peter's Square it's easy to get caught up in the enthusiasm and excitement, but to some the suffocating crowds seem a vision of hell!.

Italy: Lazio: Bracciano: In the shadows of the imposing medieval Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, every corner and alley invites you to explore this beautiful town.

Italy: Rome: Walking in the hills around Monte Mario I glimpse this distant view of the vatican.

Italy: Rome: Time for reflection between lugging tourists around the sights...

Italy: The beautiful town of Bracciano, in the region of Lazio.

Italy: Rome: The magnificent Casina Valadier Restaurant in the Villa Borghese has spectacular views of Rome.

Italy: Rome: I spotted this blue dragonfly sunbathing in the Ghetto

Italy: Rome: The Ghetto quarter: My kind of place..