I'm Catholic(ish). I was raised VERY catholic; church every Sunday, first communion, confession, Sunday school, observed lent (even the whole abstain from meat on Fridays part), christian summer camps, conformation, est. Now? Meh, not so much, BUT how could I come to Rome and NOT go to the Vatican?! During HOLY WEEK??? The Catholic guilt would be too much. With Grayson in tow and D's aversion to big crowds (it's weird Howard thing *COUGH* Carrie *COUGH*), we opted for the early entrance (7:15am) with breakfast. Post breakfast we were set free in the museums an hour early before the general public, so we dashed for the Sistine Chapel to avoid the crowds. It was awe inspiring. Stunning. Mind-blowing to think that it was painted in 4-years, by an inexperienced painter who was known for his sculptures. In summary, after spending all day at the Vatican, what I learned was the Vatican kicks ass at ceiling art. To be fair, the Church has never been know
Well everyone, in about 2 hours I am off to the airport for 11 hours of blissful flying (i.e., being crammed into a tiny area for way too long). Alas, with the helpful aid of .5 sleeping pills, a complimentary glass of champagne, my blowup pillow (not doll) and a trashy movie, this girl will be out to the world! So my friends and family, the next witty and sarcastic comments will come from the land of chocolate.... which I may or may not have to eat my weight of. Love you!
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