So today we all went to the Vatican City. We got up bright and early, and we got the place as much to ourselves as is humanly possible (unless you're the Pope). It's huge. Take any chruch in Europe and multiply by 10, or most churches in North America and multiply by 100. It was really beautiful and breathtaking. When we got off the Metro, instead of taking out the maps, we just followed the nun, and she lead us straight! Anyway, after taking about a billion pictures we went to the tombs underneath St. Peter's, and then we decided to climb the dome. So, it was awesome, and at first the 500 + steps didn't seem too taxing. While I was climbing right up to the top, my irrational fear of structures collapsing beneath me woke up, and I was pretty scared. Oh well, the view was simply spectacular. So we made it back down safely, and it wasn't until later that our legs started to burn from the climb. I cringe at the thought of a single staircase.
After a quick lunch at a bar that was quite blatantly a rip off, we finally went for some gelato (mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm) and then stood in line forever to get into the Vatican Museums. The line was really long, but so worth it. If you love art or sculptures, then I'm sure you'd have loved it too. I was in awe, and Nicole was "in heaven." Of course, one mustn't forget that the museum is four miles long. So while the fabulous art continued on in an endless maze, our group got increasingly tired, especially due to the hike up the dome. But Nicole, being a super trooper, took over 600 pictures, which has to be some ort of record. And yes, we went to the Sistine Chapel, and yes, it was amazing. But you climb 551 stairs and then walk four miles down a museum, and see how much energy you have. Still, we managed to sneak some pictures of the chapel, muah ha ha ha.
And that was it. We were exhausted, and we headed back to the appartment, where we chilled, made some more pasta for dinner (this time with some spices), and exchanged pictures. Christine also finally made it, after a really screwed up and bad flight, and Rochelle got one of her bags, so that was ok, I guess. And now I'm in my hotel, too tired to move, but excited for tomorrow, when we're going to the Borghese Gallery.
ps. I think my blog sounds a little funny, but I'm too tired to edit. Sorry!
3 comments:
Sounds like you are having a great time! Italy seems to be quite the attractive place.
Sounds awesome and amazing and fun!
Don't miss your family and home too much.
Hey Kori it seems really interesting in Italy. Cool pictures have a great time.
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