long wondering day

What a long day! Sister D and I managed to meet up on our second try, and have been on the move ever since. After missing our connection the first time, I decided to head towards Vatican City and wander around a bit. Our host who's flat is right against the Vatican wall, suggested that mass was still going on. Wondering down the street towards the Vatican I ended up in St. Peter's square watching the Pope say mass on large screens. In the distance I can see a long line of people snaking into an entry point. Not knowing where they were headed I decide to jump in line hoping it would take me to where the Pope was saying mass.

Before long I found myself in St. Peter's Basilica. What beautiful sculptures and paintings. Still not knowing where I was headed I kept wandering through taking it all. In an attempt to get closer to the amazing display behind the alter, I followed a group of folks into a barracaded area. Almost at the alter we were suddenly shoo'd into pews. Immediately a procession started and mass was offered at the alter in Italian. I spent the next 30 minutes celebrating mass before it was time to meet Sister D.

Since we've hooked up, we've been to the Borghese Museum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and many gelato stops along the way. Seeing as I've officially been awake for almost 30 hours, we've decided to call it a night and start planning our day tomorrow. So much to see!

Celebrating mass at St. peter's.

This trip was meant to be. Look what Sister D is standing in front of.