Buona Pasqua!

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On the morning of Easter Sunday, we walked over to the North American College for Mass and lunch. Our chaplains had graciously invited us, and made it a wonderful Easter for all of us. After the Mass, we walked up to the rooftop terrace to enjoy the view of the city and wait for the Pope's Urbi et Orbi blessing. The circular brown building to the left is Castel Sant'Angelo, originally the tomb of emperor Hadrian.[/caption]

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Terrace. and classmates enjoying the view.[/caption]

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This is Father Daniel, our wonderful Aussie chaplain and friend.[/caption]

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Yours truly! Greetings and happy Easter from Bella Roma. That's San Pietro in the background![/caption]

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Lindsay, me, Rocina, and Theresa. We were so blessed to have a beautiful morning, both weather and company![/caption]

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Liz, me and Lindsay[/caption]

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Lunchtime![/caption]

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I thought I'd share a few Paschal images from the Vatican. Here's the Easter Candle.[/caption]

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