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January 22nd 2011
Published: February 2nd 2011
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After a mostly sleepless flight, I arrived in Rome around 8:00AM to grey skies and clouds and rain. Did it matter? Nooo.... I was in Rome! I dreamed of coming to Italy for years and I was finally here! I was staying in Orsa Maggiore Women's Only Hostel in the Trastevere area of Rome. I had directions of how to get their via train, bus, and my own legs, but both of my backpacks were heavy and it wa... Read Full Entry



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St. Peter's ArtworkSt. Peter's Artwork
St. Peter's Artwork

The paintings inside the basilica are beautiful.
One of Many DomesOne of Many Domes
One of Many Domes

in St. Peter's
St. Peter's BasilicaSt. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica

is the 2nd largest church in the world.
St. Peter's Tomb St. Peter's Tomb
St. Peter's Tomb

is down the stairs, I think.
St. Peter's BasilicaSt. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica

I couldn't believe tourists were allowed to take so many pictures - and with a flash!
Michelangelo's Pieta StatueMichelangelo's Pieta Statue
Michelangelo's Pieta Statue

is stunning - and behind bullet proof glass.



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