tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post2519899125760843704..comments2019-11-21T13:52:30.645-05:00Comments on Leaping Without a Net: Christmas Countdown at the Vaticansandrachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-28190555566318187422012-09-05T12:38:24.587-04:002012-09-05T12:38:24.587-04:00Congratulations, Darna, on getting tickets to the ...Congratulations, Darna, on getting tickets to the Christmas Eve Mass, it's a great experience.<br /><br />I arrived at St. Peter's Square at about 6:30 p.m. and there was already quite a line - I was lucky to get a seat inside, once the doors opened at about 9:30 p.m. (Mass began at 10 p.m.) <br /><br />So if you can, I would aim to get to the square about 6 p.m. Take an umbrella and mitts, since it gets cool standing in line (and if it's windy, mist from the fountains in the square can blow around!) It's easier to take off layers if you're too warm than it is to warm up.<br /><br />It makes for a long wait, but it is pretty interesting - the gigantic creche is the square is being finalized; there are people from all over the world waiting and chatting. A few people cruising up and down the line, hoping to score a last minute ticket. <br /><br />I might go back, so maybe I'll see you there!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-39121659097419756432012-09-05T07:36:33.888-04:002012-09-05T07:36:33.888-04:00Hi, Sandrac.
We were able to reserve tickets to t...Hi, Sandrac.<br /><br />We were able to reserve tickets to the Christmas Eve mass. How early do you suggest we line up in order to get inside the church?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />DarnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305564455880729502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-21843330143442743452011-12-25T07:49:58.531-05:002011-12-25T07:49:58.531-05:00Hi Shelagh, Buon Natale to you, too. It did get a ...Hi Shelagh, Buon Natale to you, too. It did get a bit chilly last night, standing in line for 2.5 hours to get into St. Peter's for Mass. And, of course, it rained a bit while we were waiting. But it was still a wonderful event. Hope you're having a great Christmas!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-89218310924228896182011-12-24T16:26:55.978-05:002011-12-24T16:26:55.978-05:00Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas Sandra!
How won...Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas Sandra!<br />How wonderful to be in the big square on Christmas Eve. <br />I hope you keep warm, and make some new friends there!!SJ(Shelagh)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-29407101624562795912011-12-24T11:05:27.644-05:002011-12-24T11:05:27.644-05:00Thanks, Kathy; I'm heading there now and I'...Thanks, Kathy; I'm heading there now and I'll let you know how it goes.<br /><br />In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-49123493713255621352011-12-24T08:59:11.869-05:002011-12-24T08:59:11.869-05:00Hi Sandra, how exciting this experience will be fo...Hi Sandra, how exciting this experience will be for you. Love seeing the photos you took. I hope you score a seat. <br /><br />Have a wonderful time and wishing you a very Merry Christmas.Trekcaprihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514234232496935308noreply@blogger.com