Day 22

Today was our first day in Rome and it sure was a busy one! We started our day with a walking tour on our side of the city. We were able to see more work from Michelangelo, the Coliseum from afar, and the ancient Roman ruins. It is truly beautiful to see what still stands from life back then. It still amazes me to think how they could've possibly constructed such beautiful architectures back then.. 

As we walked through a walkway of two buildings, Dr. Marciano pointed out the coolness we felt. They constructed in such a way for natural air conditioning. How brilliant is that?! Later that night we headed to the Vatican and took our first public bus on the way. The bus wasn't s bad experience! Anyhow, the beautiful Vatican.. I could go there a million times and not get tired of it! We were able to see such works of art there. It is so historical and touching. 

The floor to the ceiling was unbelievable! You can just see the pride of this culture throughout the ways the portrayed their art and the content within the art. Everything tells stories and has a purpose. 

We also walked through a room with huge tapestries...I mean huge. We learned the Popes' were able to just walk in anyone's house and take what they want. That doesn't make sense to me. Here is a tapestry that was a little bold. 

Finally we reached the Sistine Chapel (no picture of course). What a beautiful place that tells stories of Genesis and the fresco of The Last Judgement. I learned this was painted using scaffolds, so this must've been quite the job for Michelangelo! This man was amazing.

It's safe to say that I slept like a baby after the many hours of walking we got in! It was a good day, though!