Rome is big! When Lyle and I looked at our map we
thought that St. Peters Basillica was only a fifteen minute walk from our
hotel. Instead, it turned out to be a half hour bus ride. Everything here is
big.
In some ways "big" is better for those of us who have partial
sight. In other ways, it is not. I was able to see the large outline of St.
Peters. On the inside I was able to experience the vast expanse of the high
ceiling and huge statues. However, I could not see the detail of the mosaics
and other monuments.
Last month Lyle and I watched TV when the new Pope
appeared on the high balcony. Today, Lyle took a picture of the same balcony.
It is interesting that the camera can see what I cannot. I am hoping that when
we get back to Canada I will be able to see this picture under my CCTV
Reader.
Today at St. Peters our guide was excellent. She definitely
noticed my white cane. Many times when we stopped at a point of interest she
would call me to the front, saying, "Lady, come here!" I appreciated the
individual attention, and at one point in the tour, was able to touch the
bronzed left foot of St. Peter.
We would recommend a guided tour
here. It was a great first day for us, and we did not get lost!
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