"Orientating" Ourselves to Rome

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January 19th 2009

Published: January 26th 2009

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written and a lot has happened. We are through with orientation and have begun actual “school.” (oh yea, did you forget that I was here to study because I did!). So, let’s begin. Siena and San Gimignano Wow - absolutely gorgeous. I absolutely loved it. We drove to Siena on Saturday, Jan 10. We were only in the city for a little bit and then we dro... Read Full Entry

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The obelisk plus Christmas Tree

At the Vatican, starting with the tradition of Pope John Paul II, the nativity set does not come down until Feb. 2 with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

St. Peter's

Fountain in St. Peter's

Nativity set! it is huge

But I was actually taking a picture of the stairs behind them. When JPII died, his body was carried down those stairs in procession on the way to the basilica for the funeral.

St. Paul

St. Peter's

Tunnel between the facade and the basilica

View from the steps of St Peter's

Ceiling

Bronze doors

Tunnel between the facade and basilica

One of the domes in St. Peter's

26th January 2009

Mom
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Wow you have been busy! 243 pictures! It was great to look at them all and see some of the friends you are making and the places you have visited. By the way, just what exactly is a 'hookah bar'???

27th January 2009

Lisa Jennrich
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We missed you
Hi Kate... We missed you at the wedding! Ask your mom if she still has her boggy shoes on. LOL What a fun time. Thanks for keeping us updated with pictures, it looks beautiful. Be safe... Aunt Lisa

27th January 2009

angelaw
Angela Westerheide

Hi!
Katie, I am thoroughly enjoying reading your blog. It sounds like you are really in your element there...all the history and spirituality around every corner. It sounds absolutely amazing! Cheers mate! (As the aussies would say!)

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