My time abroad has afforded me opportunities I never even dreamed of. Yesterday I went to Easter Mass at the Vatican in Italy and came within 5 feet of Pope Francis. In Rome alone I saw the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, to name a few. The first time I went to Paris I assumed it would be cool to see the Eiffel Tower, but when I arrived I was completely overwhelmed by it's size, beauty and history. Every time I go to a new city and see the famous sites I am reminded of how blessed I am to see these amazing national marvels that not many people will ever have the opportunity to see.
The history national landmarks represent is the true 'wow factor' in each city. Every site I went to in Rome was incredible because so much world history and culture stems from these landmarks. In the Colosseum thousands of Christians and other people were murdered for entertainment purposes. It is interesting to measure the leaps and bounds humanity has made towards respect for life and all religions and cultures in the past 2000 years.
Easter Mass at the Vatican
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