When in Rome
Saturday March 5th 2011 and Sunday March 6th 2011
Such an eventful two days of sightseeing in the spectacular city of Rome. From the tranquil setting of the Fontana di Trevi to the antiquated ruins of the Coliseum to the intricate paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Rome is laden with art and architectural wonders from across the centuries. On Saturday we saw Trevi Fountain and, as all tourists must do, tossed a coin in over our shoulder and made a wish.
(me and the girls in front of Trevi Fountain)
We then continued walking to the Pantheon and then up to the Spanish steps. The steps weren’t as tough to get up as they looked and the view from the top was spectacular! Then we went over to the Coliseum. I was simply baffled by how such a structure, so massive, could possibly have been constructed. It was very interesting to see the ruins of ancient Rome, buildings and things that have been there for centuries.
(Katie and I in front of the Coliseum)
Sunday we visited the Vatican. The Sistine Chapel is a place of beauty, a spectacle for sore eyes and was well worth the forty-five-minuet wait to get in. One of my favorite paintings, Rafaello’s “La Academia de Atene”, was hanging in the museum, which was quite a treat to see! In the Sistine chapel we were able to get a seat on the bench so we could stare up in awe at the images painted by the famous, Michelangelo. After the museum side, we ventured into the Vatican city and saw the inside of St. Peters Basilica. There was a mass going on inside the Basilica so parts of the church were roped off.
(Just some holy water from St. Peter's Basilica)
We brought along a little picnic and had lunch in anticipation of seeing the Pope who was to come speak at noon. Right at noon he appeared at the window and gave a speech in Italian. Seeing the Pope speak really was a once in a lifetime experience of which I will remember forever.




