I chilled with JPII today!

Today our group took the Scavi Tour at the Vatican. It is a special tour given to groups that plan way head because of the necropolis' preservation needs and the limited space. This is the original burial site of Saint Peter and it is under the Vatican. These Vatican sponsored archeological digs were done in the mid 1900's because of the knowledge that the basilica was built on top of basically a grave yard. In there it is VERY narrow and some places I couldn't walk straight but it was all worth it because I saw St. Pete's bones. To end a fantastic trip to The Vatican I went and saw the Tomb of Pope John Paul II. It made my day. I had them lay my cross that I always wear, the one Ben got me in Paraguay, and my miraculous medal on the tomb for a few seconds. So not only did I get it blessed by The Pope yesterday, I laid it on JP The Great's tomb. It has now become the coolest necklace ever! I wish I could have taken pictures on this tour but it wasn't allowed, lame. I guess it is important to protect this 1940 year old site. Here are some pictures of inside the Vatican though.



That letter O is 5'10" tall by 5'10" wide!






Michelangelo's Pieta