This morning went to Saint Peter’s for Mass. But, first, a few of us went to Confession.
We wanted to go to the Latin Mass (Latin group and all) but there was a special French Mass in the usual Latin time slot. Oh well.
A long Mass in another language often leads to this:
After Mass we all headed outside to see the Holy Father.
Then we had an afternoon of free time. The Latin group went looking for old stuff, the art history group went looking for art. I enjoyed a few hours of down time.
We met back up at the Pantheon and did a quick tour of the nearby churches. Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Gesu, Sant’Ignazio, and San Luigi. And my favorite church/building of all, the Pantheon.
In Santa Maria sopra Minerva, we had some quiet time to rest. It was a hot Roman day and everyone had been out walking for hours. It was nice to find a quiet church to just relax. A few of us hung out with Saint Catherine and Jesus.
Then to Piazza Navona to kill some time before dinner at Orso’80.
Orso’80 is another of my fav restaurants. I order the mixed antipasti. They bring out about 15 different appetizers, family style. Always fun.
One of my favorite appetizers is the prosciutto e melone. Ham and cantaloupe. Sounds strange, but oh so good.
Then back to the hotel.
One person needed a calling card (at 11:00 PM) so I went on the search. I am a full service guide, you know. It took about 45 minutes, but I finally found a place open at almost midnight on a Sunday. I bought the card and took it to her room. Then I passed out. Long day, super early morning tomorrow.