On Sundays, the
Pope appears from a window in this building, to bless the people gathered in the square below.
As the sun approaches mid day, it might get scorching hot. Wise move to bring your water bottle and fill it up with free spring water over at this water fountain.
"12 o'clock, 2nd window from the right "
I was told.
Parked myself in this spot right on top of the cobblestones.
Wait it out we will.
Gaaaa....the sun is so hot, it's roasting my back.
Unable to stand it much longer, I shift slightly and hide in the shade which the obelisk throws
The small group I was sitting near to suddenly swelled this big . No idea where the kids came from, but all of them got together for a happy group photo session.
All of a sudden, some assistants appear and unfurl this flag by the window.
Excitement fills the air.
I gasp and jump up to my feet .Others in front too !
Some are going " Oooooohhhhh !!!!!"
These Banglas never cease to amaze me.
First they were selling Rosaries and Cruxifices, now they're going round hawking 1 € flags of Pope Francis.
People are taking selfies .
Fan banners are going up.
There's a sea of people out here in the piazza today.
So glad to be part of this event.
The anticipation is building. Kids are perched on daddy's shoulders, and the flags are just waiting to be waved.
Soon it will be 12 noon, the time the Pope is scheduled to appear
Location : Vatican City
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