It seemed like this last day was designed specifically for our departure.  After we packed, we were taken back to downtown Rome and went into the Capuchin Crypts.  It was very exciting entering crypts made completely out of the bones of the deceased members of the monks, creating many forms of the Memento Mori such as the winged hourglass and a clock.  The crypt served to remind people of their own mortality yet bestows upon them the idea of rebirth.  We unfortunately could not take pictures at the crypt, but I bought a few post cards.

We went to the top of the Spanish Steps, looking down on a Roman square proceeding a feast day.  It was very messy.  We walked through Borghese Park afterwards, and it is jaw-dropping in its beauty.  It is hard to believe that this entire park used to be a private yard of the Borgheses.  There was an immaculate lake where we could ride a boat for only three euros.  Emily showed me and Summer how to row the boat, which was awesome.

After doing some last-minute shopping and eating dinner, we arrived in front of the Castle Sant’Angelo in front of a swarm of people. There must have been thousands of people of all nationalities gathered up to see the fireworks designed by Michelangelo himself.   It was the best fireworks display I have ever seen, complete with fireworks I have never seen before.  Needless to say this was the perfect way to close our trip.