I will complete our visit to Rome by describing the Sistine
Chapel, and more specifically, Michelangelo’s ceiling. Bright and early on
Monday morning we hustled to the metro to go to the Vatican Museum. We wandered
through various exhibits, many of them dating as far back as 600 B.C. Crazy to
even think about.
When we walked through the doors that brought us into the
Chapel I was awe struck. It was absolutely, hands down, the most amazing thing
I have ever seen. The way Michelangelo captured the familiar Bible stories in
such a beautiful and expressive way is astounding. If my neck didn’t start to
hurt so much I could have stared at the ceiling all day. I wish I could find
the words to describe the way that room looked and felt. I can appreciate
beautiful art… but this goes so much deeper than that. Amazing Bible stories
and characters as portrayed in beautiful art is the most amazing combination. I
could go on and on. I will just say, I loved that ceiling, and I love
Michelangelo (also because he gave us David, but more on that later).
And so ended our beautiful stay in Rome. As we walked back
to our room from the museum and looked over the city, I felt quite sad at the
thought of leaving. But Cory promises we will go back again, so at least I have
something to look forward to.
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