Walking up the narrow streets, Shaun, Jenny, and I thought we were lost, and then we came upon the Piazza, alive with people.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Assisi
Assisi is by far the most romantic, charming town I've seen. Only 1000 people reside there year-round. From the streets to the charming buildings, to the shops, to the beautiful St. Francis basilica, everything is amazing. I could have stayed forever, eating gelato and hanging out in the piazza.
St. Peter's Basilica
This is a picture of the stained glass window above St. Peter's chair in the basilica. I found this vision to be typical; just when you think you see everything, your eye begins to wander and then you notice all the other detail. At first, the glass is what struck my eye, but when I start looking at the stuff around it, suddenly I see all the angels and the amazing detail. It's almost too much to take in at once.
Carrano Ordination St. Peter's Basilica
My friend and co-worker, Virginia Carrano, is the one who got me motivated to take this trip. Her son, David, is studying to be a priest in Rome and received his deaconate there, along with 30 or so other seminarians. It was for this occasion that the tour was created. The ceremony was amazing to witness. This is a picture of some of the group members from St. Ann's who went.
Coliseum Exterior
For some reason it surprised me that the coliseum is located in the city. I assumed it was off on some hill or something, but seeing as how it was such a big part of everyday life, the location of it now makes sense.
Coliseum Interior
This is where the emperor would sit as he watched the christians being executed. The cross is dedicated to those christians.
Pope Benedict
Up close and personal. We had front row seats for the papal audience. As he approached Mom, the Pope looked at her and gave her blessing. She's still on a high!
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