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Published: August 6th 2015
Some 13 years ago, I did a boys day trip with Leslie to the Vatican. It was a beautiful and cold day in January, and Leslie was just 18 months old. So for the logistic, we kept ourselves to the Basilica as well as St Peter's Square. This time it's a little different, I'm on my own, and I truly want to see what is it about the Sistine Chapel!
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Carolyn Taylor
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LOL!
I avoided the crowds AND the heat and by traveling there in January. I did that a few years ago and had no lines, no waiting and no touts. I actually had the Sistine Chapel to myself for about fifteen minutes. I sat and admired Michelangelo's work and was amazed at the brilliant colors. In my humble opinion traveling anywhere in Europe during the summer guarantees crowds of those pesky tourists, pick pockets and overpriced mediocre hotels. I write as 'gunga'. Next trip is to Nice and Paris in late March.