Underground the Vatican and the Vatican Church

It's official. I suffocated under the Vatican.

It was actually quite wonderful; we got to walk on actually Roman streets that were buried under ground! We saw a lot of tombs, but no pictures were allowed underground! Really interesting.

We saw the bones of St. Peter. The actual (although, not entirely proven) bones. But it just seemed too complete. It fit the timeline, his age when he died, the bones of the person was a fisherman, it was dated the 1st century, and the bones had no feet (Peter was crucified upside down and when they crucify people upside down, they cut off their feet just because it's easier). He was also in remnants a royal robes that were placed on him in the 4th century (during Constantine), so it had to be someone Constantine thought was royal.

Which is why the Vatican (St. Peter's church) was built there.

We got to sit on the most sacred spot in Rome. The Vatican has TONS of clothing restrictions. No revealing shoulders, knees, or toes. But the building itself was GORGEOUS. Huge and I got to see Michaelangelo's Pietla! Beautiful, there's a picture.

We had lunch at a Snow White-themed resturant. I can officially die happy (FYI)

Tomorrow we have the day off and then the next day we leave for Florence! We have a reservation to see David (yipee!)

Oh, and for people who don't know. My friend Neenah and I are going to Cinque Terre and starting in Riomaggiore and hiking all the way way through all 5 villages! We're going on the coast/vineyards. SO STOKED. Then we're sleeping in a hostel in the north-most city.

Love you all and miss you!
Ciao!

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Part of trip: Rome: Art and Incarnation Study Abroad

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