Satinder S. Panesar

If you come to Rome and not visit Vatican, can you say - you have seen Rome? Answer is NO. After spending half a day in St. Peter's Church, clicked these marvelous photos but let's start with the master piece from Michelangelo -  Pietà i.e.  Mother Mary holding Jesus, after crucifixion. After climbing 552 stairs to the highest point of dome.

  Typical Italian staple food - Cheese and tomatoes Trevi Fountain - make a wish Trajan's Column Sant'Eustachio Pantheon (Outside and Inside) Pantheon dome - completed in 126 AD, is still World's largest unreinforced concrete dome The Apotheosis of St. Agnactius Sant'Ignazio Church Ponte Sant'Angelo   Fiumi Fountains When friends come over Lago Del Turano

Like in previous post , i said, this year has started on a good note. Always wanted to visit Italy esp Rome to see the magnificent architecture and golden history of Roman empire. After applying for visa, though i have provided them with all necessary documentation, consulate office called for a personal interview. Not that they asked anything different from what was already answered in the documents, i feel they just want to meet personally before issuance of Visa. The only problem at the consulate was the wait in a non-ventilated area for almost 2 hours. There were atleast 20 people in a seating area with no fan/AC/Cooler. Finally! the happy news - got the VISA. Now the problem, if you are not a frequent flyer, in booking the night flight is - DATE. For airlines, after midnight date changes but your mind still calculates as previous date. All said and done. Reached my dream destination - Rome . Airport tower -  First Breakfast in Rome - Apple Strudel and Apricot...