(posted for Marcy Halsted)
We are fine and have seen lots of sights (churches galore, catacombs, ancient Roman ruins) but a real big event was that we were in the right place at the right time and saw the Pope, about 20 feet away from us in a processional. Also saw cardinals, religious orders, nuns, etc in the processional and then heard him deliver a prayer to the crowd. This was at a basilica in the neighborhood where we have been staying, not at St. Peters where we spent today. Sistine Chapel is amazing! We are on to Umbria tomorrow and looking forward to a more relaxed atmosphere. Rome is a bundle of energy!
Our Love to All,
Marcy
Marcy