tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post8388828520227649756..comments2023-06-23T18:54:27.520-04:00Comments on The Thrifty Gypsy's Travels : How To Get Kicked Out of the Vatican!Katrina Elisabethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-31367103751812126242014-09-28T19:24:19.822-04:002014-09-28T19:24:19.822-04:00No kidding! And thank you, as always, for hosting ...No kidding! And thank you, as always, for hosting the Sunday Traveler!Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-3861426265656162522014-09-28T19:22:25.236-04:002014-09-28T19:22:25.236-04:00No kidding! Or other sites really. While serendipi...No kidding! Or other sites really. While serendipitous travel has its appeal, if you know it's pretty much you're one and only chance of seeing a site, it's best to do your research to make sure you won't be turned away!Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-3985924613345678892014-09-28T19:21:00.829-04:002014-09-28T19:21:00.829-04:00Good point about the rules not being clear! Thankf...Good point about the rules not being clear! Thankfully the Vatican is quite clear. As you approach the metal detectors, there are airport-like signs indicating what is not permitted. I saw quite a few nail scissors getting thrown away in the trash cans!Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-40588058810863477922014-09-28T19:16:50.912-04:002014-09-28T19:16:50.912-04:00It's good to be prepared for dress codes when ...It's good to be prepared for dress codes when traveling. It'd be a shame to miss out on a "must see" sight because you're not dressed properly!Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-10090539850866235862014-09-28T19:13:49.108-04:002014-09-28T19:13:49.108-04:00Italians are very serious about their churches! I ...Italians are very serious about their churches! I don't know for sure, but I would venture to guess that a greater percentage of Italians are active attendants at church versus the more northern European countries.Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-55280574251692329892014-09-28T19:12:29.290-04:002014-09-28T19:12:29.290-04:00A couple giggling teenagers were the miscreants on...A couple giggling teenagers were the miscreants on our visit. Granted, they weren't dancing as flashily as Miley in the gif I used, but I was astonished that they'd even be cheeky enough to dance even a little.Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-63014473360617714732014-09-26T12:19:00.545-04:002014-09-26T12:19:00.545-04:00Hi it's Christa, host of the Sunday Traveler, ...Hi it's Christa, host of the Sunday Traveler, I just wanted to pop in and say thanks for joining in on the fun! Getting kicked out of the Vatican would def cross something off my to do list ;) . It really is surprising how common sense has failed many people. The Fairytale Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428510810361161644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-77309867234761134882014-09-25T15:43:56.128-04:002014-09-25T15:43:56.128-04:00"I know you think it'd be funny to show o..."I know you think it'd be funny to show off your Swiss Army knife to the Swiss guards" Haha LOVE this! It's shocking how many people fail to do any kind of simple research before going to the Vatican. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362459147387577047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-57465400256448295082014-09-25T13:22:34.649-04:002014-09-25T13:22:34.649-04:00This made me laugh! Inappropriate behaviour is sad...This made me laugh! Inappropriate behaviour is sadly all too common, especially (I find) in places of worship - but the rules aren't always clear either! Would have thought not taking an army knife into the Vatican would be obvious, though, but apparently not! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579461440893476776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-68823757102597847482014-09-25T02:17:19.331-04:002014-09-25T02:17:19.331-04:00Same strict rules here in Asia in order to enter t...Same strict rules here in Asia in order to enter temples and shrines. So I always have a thin long skirt and a t-shirt with long arms in my handbag when sightseeing in case it is needed :). But you are right, it is really annoying that some people get in wearing shorts and singlets. Maria from Nerd Nomadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134184913896816243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-12698074132292638462014-09-24T10:35:13.299-04:002014-09-24T10:35:13.299-04:00Wow I had no idea that they so strictly enforced a...Wow I had no idea that they so strictly enforced a dress code there!Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-85753095684561542792014-09-22T16:30:17.326-04:002014-09-22T16:30:17.326-04:00I want to know who was doing the inappropriate dan...I want to know who was doing the inappropriate dancing and, more importantly, why.Mama Herselfhttp://kiddingherself.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-9479276305239175812014-09-22T15:56:54.985-04:002014-09-22T15:56:54.985-04:00I know!!! I wore a long skirt and my husband wore ...I know!!! I wore a long skirt and my husband wore long jeans just to make sure we wouldn't be turned away. Danny especially was miffed at all the other guys walking around in baggy shorts in the museum and in the Basilica while he was baking in his jeans. I told him I'd buy him "manpris" and a matching man-bag for the next visit. My macho Marine was not impressed with the suggestion! ;)Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-79208553141875913552014-09-22T15:28:03.677-04:002014-09-22T15:28:03.677-04:00You are hilarious. I wore pants (actually jeans wh...You are hilarious. I wore pants (actually jeans which were ridiculously hot in the unairconditioned Vatican museum) but was surprised that other visitors wearing long shorts were permitted to enter. Wish I had known that I could get away with showing a teeny bit more skin.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-36599557085701563352014-09-22T08:46:46.606-04:002014-09-22T08:46:46.606-04:00:) I figured writing humorously about this would b...:) I figured writing humorously about this would be a better approach than ranting and raving about inconsiderate and clueless tourists, haha.Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-86376977929005778312014-09-22T08:46:11.343-04:002014-09-22T08:46:11.343-04:00Yeah, that really bugged me. It was a long line (i...Yeah, that really bugged me. It was a long line (it wrapped all the way around St Peter's Square), but it actually moved really quickly. We thought it'd take 2 hours just standing in line; 45 minutes later, we were inside, though. Some people are just rude in general and don't want to wait.Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-57491974834498284442014-09-22T08:45:10.672-04:002014-09-22T08:45:10.672-04:00Haha! It seems that the Italians in general are mu...Haha! It seems that the Italians in general are much more strict when it comes to the attire one attempts to wear into their churches. I'm embarrassed to admit that I did not dress very well when I visited St Vitus Cathedral in Prague, but the Czechs didn't enforce a dress code at all.Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-14513175005552834122014-09-22T08:43:38.461-04:002014-09-22T08:43:38.461-04:00:) You're right about that!:) You're right about that!Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-23126048873085252312014-09-22T08:42:50.943-04:002014-09-22T08:42:50.943-04:00Was it on a Wednesday? Apparently the Pope gives a...Was it on a Wednesday? Apparently the Pope gives a mass in the square on Wednesdays, except for July and August when he's not in Rome. I've heard it's an incredible experience, but of course you have twice the crowds!Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-14948683538656540052014-09-22T08:41:58.360-04:002014-09-22T08:41:58.360-04:00My husband wore long trousers that day just to be ...My husband wore long trousers that day just to be safe, but we were surprised to see how many men they allowed in with baggy shorts. Then later some people were refused, so I guess it depends on how picky the guards are when you come through.Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-25365109746963302312014-09-22T08:40:20.816-04:002014-09-22T08:40:20.816-04:00Yeah, I saw a lot of people with scarves, which is...Yeah, I saw a lot of people with scarves, which is perfectly appropriate! It was really hot outside, so I know it wasn't fun to wander around in the heat with longer than usual clothing, but I still couldn't believe how many people tried to get in with mini-skirts and tube tops. And then a few of them refused to wear scarves and left instead!Katrina Elisabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083877882755665975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-72589776092603996862014-09-22T00:07:32.222-04:002014-09-22T00:07:32.222-04:00This is funny! Flaunt it and get kicked out lolThis is funny! Flaunt it and get kicked out lolAngelica @BKChickTravelshttp://brooklynchicktravels.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-7079435978720623512014-09-21T23:39:44.599-04:002014-09-21T23:39:44.599-04:00Some people have such little common sense!! How te...Some people have such little common sense!! How terrible is it to try to cut in line for the Vatican!!Food, Booze, & Baggagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975014929164134881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-14495688074040877772014-09-21T22:48:36.441-04:002014-09-21T22:48:36.441-04:00I would highly amused to see these kinds of people...I would highly amused to see these kinds of people getting themselves thrown out - and now I kind of wish more tourist attractions had the Swiss Guard around.Jesshttp://icecreamandpermafrost.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304636801774028050.post-47458171710234940782014-09-21T16:08:37.961-04:002014-09-21T16:08:37.961-04:00Love this! Saw your post on the #SundayTraveler an...Love this! Saw your post on the #SundayTraveler and it definitely caught my attention :) These will definitely ensure you will not be seeing the vatican!Marissa | It's The Little Thingshttp://littlethingsblogger.comnoreply@blogger.com