Rise and shine at 12:45 am to catch a flight to Roma. After 8 security check points, boarded the plane. Makes any trip to DIA seem effortless. Arrived without 1 suitcase, mine. After filling out appropriate paperwork, off to Vatican square to hear the Popes weekly Sunday message. The square was electrified with anticipation. At 11:45 a maroon banner was rolled out a Vatican window and at 12:00 there appeared Pope Francis. Although we could not understand him, you could tell his message was charged and he was animated as the crowds cheered. Father Pat did a little interpreting and said it was about taking action to include ALL in the Chruch. A well needed message.
A little time to recover after a night of little sleep was next on the agenda, so napped for an hour and then out again to get our bearings. We walked to the Piazza Di Popolo which is a great landmark to venture out from. Love the Piazzas as they are lively gathering places, full of history.
Our welcome dinner was pretty amazing as we had 6 courses. The miracle was that after 5 courses, we were able to consume a chocolate infused chocolate cake.... Oh my. So sinful! When in Rome..
The perfect closing for the day was the knock on the door at 10:00 and there was my suitcase. To say the least, I was happy.
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