I was going to recommend the same thing. Curto's workshops are probably worth the cost just because he's right at home there. I really dig his "History of Photography" podcast. They are just the thing for those long drives(or flights).
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Sounds like an amazing gift to yourself at!
way to go!
You have got to go to the Vatican for sure while you are there!
Now that sounds interesting. Have a great stay!! And enjoy.
Dude....you MUST GO!
(I skipped the Sistine chapel but went to the Basilica)
Just buy your tickets beforehand...and get there early in the morning WITHOUT A CAMERA BAG. Just a camera. It took us about 45 min to get in when we got there at about 7 or 7:30 AM. And at that time, less tourists...
Just like the grand canyon, there is no over-hype....it's a PURE GEM to see and photograph.
By far the most impressive religious structure I've been in....and I've been lucky enough to have traveled to some amazing places with long religious histories.