Today was our field trip to Rome. We left at 7am. After a 3 hour bus ride, we made it there. Our first stop was the Vatican.
Crowded, crowded, crowded, Asians.
The whole place is really confusing, if my photo teacher didn't know where she was going, we all would have been screwed.
Our first stop was to the see paintings of all the masters. Raphael, Bernini, Caravaggio.
Unreal.
Words really fall short when you describe what it's like seeing these works of art. Such a moving and somewhat inexplicable out of body experience. Maybe it's just because I paint myself, that I appreciate it so much. It was all I could do not to burst into tears looking at some of these pieces.
Eventually I pulled myself together as we meandered through the ins and outs of the Vatican, and after much suspense, we arrived at the Sistine Chapel. Or the 'sixteen' chapel as Tempestt refers to it.
Again, unreal. I'm not even going to describe what it's like, you just have to go see it yourself. No picture in any text book in the world does justice to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. So go see it.
We also got to see St. Peter's which is also unbelievable. If you ever want to feel insignificant (in a good way), go see the Grand Canyon, hike through the Redwood Forest, and walk inside St. Peter's in Rome.
We made it back a little bit before dinner.
Matt, if you're reading this, I ate the cheesecake of your dreams tonight. Sorry.
Class tomorrow. The weather was wonderful today (not raining) so I am hoping for the same tomorrow.
Love and miss you all.
And p.s. Lauren- I haven't seen any Poodles. Lots of pigeons, a couple bugs, but no poodles.
Ciao Ciao.
Anne- I know exactly what you mean by feeling insignificant (in a good way) when in St. Peter's...the statues alone are amazing. Glad you are getting to experience it all. Can't wait to hear more and see more pictures. As an aside, Carol Michael and I had a great weekend with Matt & Jessica...will see them again the next 2 weekends (Baze's wedding and family day at Ft. Rucker) Love & envy- Mr. T
ReplyDeletehaha anne you can't write funny things on here being that Jenny and I read your blogs during Finance. i.e. asians. mess u
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I can picture you and Temp having the "sixteen" chapel conversation... Miss you both!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the poodle shout out. Maybe you will see a legit french poodle if you take a field trip to France!
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing, your description of everything you saw was very inspiring and I wish I was with you to see everything and taste this cheesecake you speak of! Keep living the dream Annie!
I have a feeling you are in your element!
Anne, I just love reading your blog! I find myself smiling at the screen and laughing out loud when you describe the most insignificant thing that makes the world so beautiful in full detail! When I read your blog it's like I can hear you saying everything! I'm so glad you are having such a good time! I can't wait to see what you do next! -Zara Gray
ReplyDeleteRaphael as in the Ninja Turtles? Cool!!!! Ship some of that cheesecake over here to the states!
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