We left our hotel at 7:30 this morning, then drove by bus to the Vatican State. It is entirely enclosed on the sides by very tall brick walls. We met our local guide, Marta, and received radios to be able to hear her commentary.
She and our group got in line to enter the Vatican Museum. We had a reservation, and didn't have to wait very long to enter. Just inside, we had to pass through a metal detector and security.
We then made our way through the museum, which allowed photography!
We took many pictures... the museum was beautiful.
The roof in one part looked three dimensional, as though it was sculpted, but Marta told us it was all painted! 
We walked from the Vatican Museum into the Sistine Chapel. I think we were both in awe, and couldn't believe we were seeing it in person. There was no photography allowed, but sadly, some people tried to sneak pictures. You had the feeling of being somewhere very special; it was just so glorious and grand.
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