St Peter’s Basilica
St Paul’s Basilica
St John Lateran
Basilica
Santa Maria Maggiore
Holy Steps
Well, today was practically
beyond words to describe. We meet more Canadians today from; Saskatoon, Calgary
and Montreal. Had a taste of Rome bus service, started at the Vatican Museums.
Saw a massive (the world’s largest private collection) of statutes, artifacts
and paintings gathered by the Popes over the two centuries. Then the Sistine Chapel, probably the
highlight of the day (and that’s saying something!!). Next St Peter’s Basilica – amazing, huge, the
largest church on the face of the planet.
Our guide, Tiffany was excellent. Onto St Paul’s Basilica with Lindy
(another top notch guide). St Paul’s was
beautiful - seemed empty and tranquil in contrast to St Peter’s. Next St John
Lateran Basilica (the Cathedral of the Pope) – lovely, historic building. Santa Maria Maggiore – a Basilica dedicated
to Mary – exquisite. Finally the Holy
Stairs brought by St Helen (Constantine’s Mother) brought from the Holy Land to
Rome. Bernie never believed he would
actually be in these places – rather surreal. Some refreshing rain (35C today –
hot & muggy); lovely supper. The Italians have a word –allucinate. Maybe comes close. Tomorrow, the Colosseum.
More to follow …
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