I would like to say that 'skip the line' tours are awesome. We used three different tour guides in Rome and all were wonderful. Second day in Rome was Vatican day for us. We got up early and saw the Pope. He rode his Popemobile around twice and kissed all the babies. We know this because they have big screens that show Pope Francis making his rounds. We had a close up shot of Pope Francis.
The Pope and his associates repeat the Papal Address in every language of the people in attendance. Your name and address goes to the Vatican a week before your visit so they can track everyone. It was hot and we listened to the same address in about 10-12 languages, but he blessed all of us there speaking English and all of our friends and loved ones. So most likely if you are reading this, you were blessed by the Pope on May 13th, 2015.
So back to the room for a brief rest and food. Next up....we are back at the Vatican and some ladies talk us into the Vatican tour. A little unorganized at first, but what a great tour. I took about 300 pictures in the Vatican. From there, we went to the Sistine Chapel (not allowed to take pictures) and then on St. Peter's Basilica. What a moving experience. There is nothing like being there and going to the Prayer Room to pray for friends and family. I'm going to post a few pictures from the hundreds I took.
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| The paintings on the hallway just before the Sistine Chapel. |
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Laocoon and His Sons Antiphas and Thymbraeus being
crushed by sea serpents. |
No pictures of Sistine Chapel which was amazing. Next on to St. Peter's Basilica. Everything was so beautiful and it was just a moving experience to be there.
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| This is a painting done to look 3D. |
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