rome {part two}: vatican

we picked quite a time to visit the vatican,

right when the pope was resigning!

so much for going during the off-season,

but it sure made it more interesting to visit.

^^ entering the vatican museum.. we couldn't believe how big it was,

or how many famous paintings + frescos were in there! 

raphael, michaelangelo, etc. i had no idea there were so

many other masterpieces along with the sistine chapel!^^

^^ this way to the sistine chapel! ^^

^^ taking pictures despite the NO PICTURES signs ^^

^^ chase got us a personal tour with a priest, who knew SO much

about st. peter's basilica! we were lucky to get to walk around 

with him for a few hours and learn so much! ^^

^^ swiss guard at the vatican ^^

^^ chase and the two priests who gave us the 

best tour + answered every question ^^

^^ classic picture with the rome polizia ^^

^^ standing in two countries at once! vatican + italy ^^

^^ some great pizza after all the tours ^^

colosseum post coming tomorrow!

*see rome part one post HERE*

XO