Oh Rome-2

Yes, back to Rome.

The second day started off quite OK, we had breakfast and headed to Colosseum again, then to Vatican.

I always thought Vatican is very heavy guarded and bla bla, i guess I've watched too many movies, it didn't really live up to my expectation. St.Peter was great, it is still by far the most beautiful Cathedral I've ever seen. Actually i can't find the word to describe how i felt, it was like a dream come true, there were a few things i want to do before i die, and this is one of it- to see Michelangelo's Dome, which truly mark the Renaissance Era. Unbelievable. There is also a Dungeon or i would say an underground tomb where they keep all the tombs of Pope, and of course the Late Pope John. It was quite an experience really, i was standing there, in front of his tomb for almost 10 mins, and i just couldn't imagine he's lying peacefully there, in front of me. I've seen him on the TV, in fact i saw the Funeral from TV myself, i felt sad, although i'm not a Catholic, but i did wish i can pray for him, and he is with the Almighty himself-another unforgettable experience.

We then move on to the Museum, although He hates it, but i dragged him-i mean how often do you think you will be in Vatican anyway, and since we are there why not just have a quick look? It was indeed a very 'quick' browse. He was constantly on the move, we ran through all the galleries, but suprisingly He was quite fond to see the Sistine chapel. I was practically speechless when i saw the drawings at the ceiling by Michelangelo, it was just---------------. If you are in Rome, never miss it. I'm serious. The illusion he created will actually mess up your brain-this is how good it is.

After Vatican, we were both exhausted, but knowing it was the last day we had in Rome, we wanted to make the most of it, so we decided to go back to the city to see the Palatine and Piazza Navona. Suprise!!!!

This is for you -YeeMun
The two of us(me and Him) were just exhausted and tried to figured out how to get to Palatine from there, and someone touched me-there-YeeMun!!! What a Suprise. I couldn't believe it-i mean i work in Germany, she is in KL, how the hell we managed to bump into each other in Rome?? well, what can i say, if i'm alone, and you are a man-i will marry you!!(we are destined to be with each other-as in a movie)

That evening went on quickly. We thought we should find somewhere nice to have a nice Italian dinner, we found this cozy Italian restaurant, and it look quite nice, so we thought we've made the right decision.
-Another tip from me: always ask if the Pizza is freshly made.
We sat down, ordered, and heard this American couple next to our table asking the Waitress if the pizza is freshly made, and she said "No! Frozen!" we frozed. It was awful!! They left immediately, but me and Him was too tired to change. What a night-as expected, the Pizza was horrible, even Pizza Hut is better, i've learned another lesson. damn it! !@#$%^&*()
The night was over, our Rome trip was over. Do i like it? hm.. is not too bad. As Yuan said, Vatican is overrated-i agree, but i still think Rome is charming and i still believe we haven't seen everything nor tasted the real Italian food. Where i will go next? Florence.