What a day this has been. Certainly one for the records. I had a trip to the Vatican planned with my group but I dropped my alarm clock last night and seeing that we always receive wake up calls I figured it would not be a problem. Well the phone in my room was not working (the wires had been cut) so you guessed it the tour left without me as they should have because I was not there. So in order to get into the Vatican during rush hour traffic (it is always rush ...

As all days on this trip it has been a full one. Today we toured what is considered new Rome. What is new about it I have no idea. Most of the structures were built before Christ was born. I feel so much of my Catholic roots in this city and walking around visiting these breathtaking structures. The Pope's house is tomorrow but it still does not take away how strong I feel my faith in this place. I kneel and pray at all the alters I visit. The genuflecting is a b...