Parish Pilgrimage - Day 2 - Tuesday, October 8

After landing in Amsterdam (aboard a KLM flight), the transferring to our flight to Rome, we arrived about noontime at our hotel and checked in.  Then after a time to freshen up after the LONG overnight flight (BUT NO NAPPING!), we walked the 2 kilometers from our hotel to St. Peter's Square, where we met Deacon Kyle Sahd. 

We immediately walked up the hill from the Square toward the North American College (the NAC) - where our men from the United States who are studying in Rome live.  Here we celebrated Mass with Deacon Sahd assisting.  

We went up to the roof of the NAC for a most spectacular view of Rome & St. Peter's.  Here's our group - not looking too worn out despite the travel and time change - excited to be in Rome, I guess.  

Then to the hotel for dinner and a GOOD night's rest.

Our day tomorrow begins with a Papal Audience!