This was a good day. We packed up our suitcases, left them in our apartment and then walked around the Campo dei Fiori market. The girls and I found a few cute clothes in a little store near the market and then we moved apartments (more about that later). After we checked into our new apartment, we left for the Vatican.
That is an inspiring place. There is SO much to see (and so much to walk) that we had decided previous to our tour that we would only hit the "main sights" so as to preserve the sanity of all those who must deal with Andrew. I did my research at home before we came here and found a step by step guide to the necessary shortcuts, etc. to make the most of our visit. It worked perfectly! (Although I did need to beg in Italian for one guard to let us through a "tour guides only" door!)(I was pretty proud of myself.)
That is an inspiring place. There is SO much to see (and so much to walk) that we had decided previous to our tour that we would only hit the "main sights" so as to preserve the sanity of all those who must deal with Andrew. I did my research at home before we came here and found a step by step guide to the necessary shortcuts, etc. to make the most of our visit. It worked perfectly! (Although I did need to beg in Italian for one guard to let us through a "tour guides only" door!)(I was pretty proud of myself.)
In the middle of the Vatican museums, with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
The beautiful spiral staircase which is actually the exit.
A copy of the Pieta by Michelangelo. The original is in St. Peter's Basilica but didn't photograph well. This is a very moving sculpture that shows the love Mary has for her Son.
NOT the Sistine Chapel. But it got me thinking...here is an INCREDIBLE ceiling - why is this one not so famous. There are actually a lot of incredible ceilings in a lot of churches around Rome. It is interesting which ones become the must see famous ones, and which ones you kind of walk through to get to the famous ones. By the way, look at how many people! We felt fortunate to leave with all four children at the end of the tour!
Close up of the Not Sistine Chapel ceiling. Speaking of the Sistine Chapel, it really is quite an experience to see what you have read and studied so much, in person. It is incredible. It is in this big chapel with tons of people in it. We found a bench to sit on by the wall and just looked all around, above us. Even Andrew was moved and sat still and quiet. It could be because of the security guard that would, every 15 seconds, clap his hands and yell "Silence Please!" "No Photos." We recorded his voice so that we could use his authority at home. Of course we didn't dare take any photos either!
St. Peter's Square. They were getting set up for the Papal audience the next day.
In St. Peter's Basilica. It is so ornate and huge.
I love being with these guys!!
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