Week seven: Tempus fugit

So, we’re halfway through the semester already.

WHAT?!?!?

WHAT.

THIS CANNOT BE TRUE.

But it is.  We’re halfway there.  More than halfway by the time I actually publish this post, really.  I don’t know where the time has gone!  I feel like we just got here!  I haven’t seen the whole city yet!

Now it’s spring break and my friends are here, which has been awesome!  Becky and Hannah flew from Boston to Rome on Saturday and we have been enjoying the sights – and the food – and especially the gelato – ever since.  More adventures to come this week (and gelato EVERY day)… It’s going to be LEGEND (wait for it) (gelato is made with…) DARY.

In other news, we are officially pope-less.  I was so grateful to be able to stand in St. Peter’s Square with many other pilgrims for the last few hours of Benedict’s time as pope.  The square was full of people milling about and praying, some people singing, some even lighting candles.  There was anticipation in the air, as if the entire city was just waiting, holding their breath, wondering if it was real life.  When the bells of the basilica struck eight, the entire square broke out in applause and shouts of “viva il papa!”, in celebration and honor of Benedict.  It was beautiful and sad and scary all at the same time, and I, like many in the crowd, could not help but shed a tear or two.

Piazza di Sant'Pietro. 8:02pm. February 28, 2013.

But, now we’re on to a very exciting time:  the conclave!  The latest news says it is supposed to start early next week, and you can bet I will be camping out to watch the smoke.  Stay tuned!

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