Today we visited the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's. We began by taking a tour of the Vatican. As shown by the pictures above, there is a variety of art work-- from Egyptian sarcophagus to marble sculptures. However, the entire building itself is a masterpiece. We observed visitors taking pictures of not only the relics in it, but also the designs in the floor, walls, and ceilings (as shown in one of the pictures). Entering the Sistine Chapel was breathtaking, followed by a solid 15 minutes of staring upward at the ceiling. (There are no photos of the Sistine Chapel because photos are not permitted.) Everyone was packed like sardines, but we eventually got a coveted seat against the wall. We then made our way to St. Peter's, where we explored the church and also went into the museum. Leaving, we went to the tombs of previous popes. It was interesting to see nuns praying before Pope John Paul II's tomb. Like yesterday, we were greeted with some rain. Tomorrow we will explore the Coliseum, the Forum, Palentine hill, and the Circus Maximus.
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