Hello all. Today was a lot of walking. A LOT of walking. But I've come to find that is how you really get to know the city. One seems to stumble across some of the most incredible things while simply strolling. Nicole and I made our way up to the Piazza del Quirinale once again to get a little work done for our project coming up next week. On the walk east on the Strada Pia, we were fortunate enough to venture into one of my favorite churches (at least judging from photographs I had seen) San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane. It is beautifully Baroque and words cannot describe the wonder of this space. The doors opened as we followed in a tour group of American students. As my eyes came to the ceiling, tears literally welled up in my eyes. Soft white light reflected from the hand carved stone statues. Strangely enough, being inside this chapel felt like a cradle. It is meant to swaddle and comfort. I cannot tell you how much I love this space. I was in so much shock that I didn't want to ruin it by taking pictures, but expect some soon.
From here were walked down to the Porta Pia, the eastern gate into the city designed by Michelangelo. From here, we walked to the Corso, one of the major shopping districts in Rome and one of the three streets leading off of the Piazza del Popolo. I forced myself to resist buying anything, but nevertheless I was tempted.
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