A Journey to the Vatican City

Without knowing much how to get around Rome, we managed to arrive at the Vatican City. It was a good decision to avail of a guided tour. At first I was sceptic with the tour cause it was offered by a guy claiming to be working as a volunteer helping tourist. I guessed he sensed that I was not buying it at first hearing a lot of stories to be wary of people just like them. But turns out he is helpful and we got into a guided tour in no time.

Our guide was a local who's  been working  for more than 5 years I think already. She's full of energy and very witty and got everyone listening to her as she shared facts and stories about the Vatican and its art pieces. 

I guess an all time favorite of many is the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo. Learned from Kiara our guide that not all of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michelangelo, only the ceiling. We enjoyed just staring at the walls of the Sistine Chapel appreciating every picture the painting depicts. Such immense talents from the artist!

After the tour we went on to St Peter's Basilica by ourselves. Felt very blessed to be able to pause for a moment and say a prayer, thanking God for letting us be in this very meaningful place. We weren't able to see the Pope during our visit cause He usually appears to the people on Wednesdays only.

Well I couldn't still believe we were in the Vatican! Going in we went through the back areas so we saw the entrance and front area for the first time on our way out. A huge plaza welcomes its visitors with a grand and glorious view of the Vatican.