Days l and 2 felt like the same day so I am going to lump them together.
Day 1 we were on an airplane and day 2 we landed.Once we got on the bus we went on a driving tour through Rome with our tour guide. we got off a few times to look at churches. One in particular was incredible. It was the Santa Maria. It had beautiful Bernini sculptures and was more beautiful than I could possibly describe.
We had the afternoon free so a group of us went walking around Rome. We ate delicious food and had some great gelato!
The next few days we will be visiting the historic sites of Rome Including the Vatican. It's crazy to think that Peter & many other people in the Bible walked the same streets I will be walking the next few days. It's so humbling and brings a sense of connection to the fathers of our faith. When I go to the Vatican I will see the spot believed to be where Peter was crucified. Wow. Amazing that what was once a place of persecution for Christians is how a tiny country for the father of the Catholic church, God does work in mysterious ways! On a funny and similar note: our tour guide kept differentiating between "Christians" and "Protestants". You know you're in a primary Catholic area when... :)
I'm so excited for what these next few days will bring.
1 comment:
Glad your trip is off to a good start.
I was with you on in a way parts of both days...I monitored your flight online until you were over France. Slept better knowing you were over land. Have a great time! I love you!
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