tired in rome.

Yesterday we arrived into Civitavecchia, a port closest to la city of Roma! After starting off the day with a small cappucinno, we hopped on the hour long train ride to Rome, enjoying the scenery of Italian countryside in the morning. Our day consisted of heat, sweat, crowds, pushiness and sun. Get the picture? We visited St. Peter's Basilica which is in Vatican City. Artists like Michaelangelo, Raphael and Bernini decorated the adorned walls with their paintings and sculptures. Michaelangelo's sculpture of Mary holding Jesus' limp body was incredible moving. It is amazing, how an image can evoke so much feeling. I felt the same kind of pull that I experienced at the La Sagradia in Barcelona looking at the chiseled face of Peter after he had denyed Jesus three times. They have a way of connecting with the onlooker. The sculptors have a vivid perception of how to take a chunk of marble or stone and create a story from it. Although the tossing and weaving through masses of tourists had a way of lessening the grandeur experience, the church was still fantastic.

Trevi Fountain was our next destination, so we wandered through streets until we found ourselves before the Spanish Steps which lead us down towards the Trevi Fountain. Rumor has it that those who throw a coin into the fountain are sure to return to Rome. I closed my eyes and made a wish, which I cannot reveal, and can also hope I will return someday. We feasted our eyes on the Colosseum for a total of five minutes tops before practically collapsing back onto the train. We were fed up with crowds and heat, and worried about our all aboard at 6:45 pm. I did not hate Rome but I did not love it either. I am willing to give it another chance though, even if only for the gelato!

Today we are headed to Pisa to gaze upon the leaning tower. Our bus leaves in 10 minutes so Ciao for now!