"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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inside of the Holy Door

On Jubilees, the concrete is knocked out and the door on the other side is opened. It was last opened by Pope John Paul II in 2000

Pieta

St. Peter's

One of the many tombs in St. Peter's

Mosaic in St. Peter's

all the original paintings have been moved to the Vatican Museum and mosaic replicas have replaced them so we can take as many pictures as we want and won't have to worry about damaging the art

Mosaic in St. Peter's

Baldacchino (the canopy)

The Dome

Ceiling of St Peter's

Behind the altar

Veronica through the Baldacchino

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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