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Apr 13, '05 4:06 PM
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Upon the passing of the Pope, bought a Ryanair flight on a whim to send off a great man who brought the Catholic world into the new millenia. One night camping in the cold, where only the warmth brought forth by thousands of pilgrims(and snack/drink stands) made it bearable. Just 50 photos chosen for this pictorial summary of a unique experience. Arrivederci Giovanni Paolo Secondo.

Candlelights for the Fallen Pope

A Nation in Mourning

Vaticano beyond Tiber
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Pope Paraphenelia

Exodus of the Pilgrims

Sleeping Fields
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Holy Light Shines On For Poland

Bedroom with a View

The Wait is Too Long for Some

Pizza so Hard to Come By

Quatro Formaggi!

Others have come well prepared

Amelia falls asleep ala Gethsemane

Portuguese Catholics leading Hymns

Solidarity

The Wait is over, Gates are opened

Free water Handed Out Deservedly

Turning the corner, St Peter's in sight

Sisters sharing Jellybeans

News reporters abound

Our rationed Panini from 3hrs ago

Giovanni Paolo II on the Big Screen

The Pope's last trip

Protecting Tired Eyes

A Saint in his Own right

The Coffin is Brought Out

Grafitti and Posters

Receiving Communion in the Vatican

Poland formed majority of the pilgrims

Squeezing in to St Peter's Square at last

The Coffin in Full View

A Truly Emotional Experience

Polska Pride

A Black Ribbon in Memoriam

Worldwide Media Coverage

The Bell Tolls, Emotions Swell

Amelia and Me, Making Our Farewell Gesture

St Peter's Basilica thru a Polish Flag

Excess Water Anyone?

Sister Act II

Karol Wojtyla, Polish Hero

The Flags Flying, People Applauding One More Time

A True Icon for the Millenia

Last Look at the Vatican

Flags at Half Mast Still

Piazza Venezia after the Funeral

Not so important people escorted via Bus

Very Important People police escorted via Merc

Reaching Via Cavour, Location of our B&B

Pizza before Resting Our Weary Heads

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porkster wrote on Apr 14, '05

nice one! putting the SLR to good use eh? *jealous*

porkster wrote on Apr 14, '05

you would think they were queuing for hello kitty freebies?

ok bad joke, i apologise.

fartface wrote on Apr 23, '05

at least they had sleeping bags and blankets ok. I was freezing my nuts off and had to give my jacket to my gf. I heard they were giving out free blankies (on top of the free mineral water) but cldnt find any. Shld have just pulled one off from an unsuspecting sleeper and run.

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