Visiting Pope Franky and a new adventure - June 1

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 This morning's event is a visit to  the <Vatican>.  Pretty good guide but we've been here before so not much is new.  And it's  a  good thing we were here before because all of the stuff we wanted to see again like Bernini's altar and the Pieta are covered up for  rehab in anticipation of  the big Jubilee in 2025.  Everywhere in Rome  there are scaffolds and  tents covering the sights for rehab.

Bernini's altar canopy

The Pieta

Lots of places to contribute money though.

Tonight is our get-acquainted dinner with the Miata tour folks.  A good bunch with an oddball or two. Most are new  to Italy. Tomorrow we'll take a van ride to pick up the Miatas at the garage near the coast.








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Jim Sterzinger said…
Obviously the Jubilee Year is going to be a much bigger event than I expected or read about so far.
June 6, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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