Viva il Papa!

I decided to skip class today and hop on bus #62 and go see Pope Benedict XVI at the Papal Audience today at St. Peter's Square. Wow! At first I was about 30 rows back (still very close) and then I moved up to the first row! It is easy to maneuver around when you are alone. Pope Benedict XVI spoke about Judas today. I met some tourists from Texas and Minnesota. I was able to tell them how to get around the city, some places to eat etc. I can't believe how much I've learned since I've been here. A German couple I met actually snapped the other picture of me before I left. On my way home I actually bought a Diet Coke (Coke Light). I think it
was habit. That was the first American food/beverage I've had since I've been here. I actually don't miss it. Unfortunately there was a terrible subway crash here during the morning rush the other day. One girl died and ~20 critically injured and ~100 injured. I actually took the bus to school that morning. Monday I start a new school close to my new apt. and I can walk 10 minutes to class. Anjanette...see something familiar???