Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Day 9: The Vatican


Today we went to the Vatican, the only country you can go in without a passport!

We took the train to Rome like always, and took the metro near the Vatican. we had sometime to grab some lunch. I got strawberry and Oreo geloto. Not the best combination but both flavors were pretty tasty. After getting geloto, I went to the convenience store just down the street. What do you know, the juice I had in Costa Rica and have been searching for was in that store! I was so happy to find the Guanabana nectar juice. I honestly love it and it tastes so good, I savored every last drop of it. After we met up with Jill and she explain to us that we will have two guides at the Vatican, a sweet heart and shows the arts or one that talks about blood and guts.

When we got to the Vatican, I went with the guide who was a sweetheart, Maggie. We went through and seen many different things from sculptures, to maps. Everything was so detailed, even the ceilings! I really enjoyed every moment in the Vatican, until the Sistine Chapel. When I walked in the Sistine Chapel, my jaw almost hit the floor. I have heard some much about the Sistine, as well as Michelangelo and specifically the most famous point of focus 'The Creation of Man'. Seeing his work in person was unbelievable. I could not contain my emotions, I began to tear up in the Sistine Chapel.

When we got back we were on our on for dinner and for the rest of the night. I got sauce and cheese, one of my favourites so far! After I went out and got strawberry geloto!

For the rest of the night, it was quite relaxing. Walking the busy street of the market area and enjoying the view as well. Also as a late snack, I got strawberry & banana gelato!
My gelato I got before the Vatican
My Juice I found!
Panorama of St. Peter's Basilica

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