We started off this rip roaring day with a trip to the gates of the Vatican. Vatican City is its own area. The rules and regulations are different than those of Roman jurisdiction, even though the Vatican is located in Rome. The Vatican city has 900 permanent residents, all of which are part of the clergy. The Vatican has its own bank and currency. Up to 15,000 people a day visit the Vatican. We were extremely lucky to have 2 tour guides that were amazing in describing the area which we were visiting. Both guides described in great detail many different paintings and tapestries and the history behind them. We then saw the Sistine Chapel, which had paintings of Michelangelo. This was truly inspiring. We continued our tour seeing St. Peter's Basilica. This is built on St. Peter's tomb. We finished the tour by having some free time in the Vatican City. During this time, I went and saw the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. The day concluded with a final banquet that the team, coaches, parents, and tour managers attended. We had a tremendous 7 course meal, including multiple appetizers, a pasta dish, a chicken dish, and some dessert. It was the perfect way to end the trip. Tomorrow we travel home, leaving the wonderful country of Italy, and the majestic places, sites, people, and food it offers.
~written by Kyle Gilbert, senior linebacker
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