Catching the right Train and going the right direction

Studying the train routes is important but learning which direction to walk when you get there is just as important. Imagine getting to your destination and not sure which way to walk and thus, being late or missing the entire event. That would be very devastating.

This was almost like us at Easter when we had to travel by train from Aurelia to the Vatican. Google map says that the nearest train station to the Vatican is S. Pietro. All seem so easy until we got to Aurelia station, we were not sure which direction to board the train. Firstly, there was lack of English signage.

Good thing it was Easter. There was a group of Catholic brothers making their way to the station and appear that they might be going to the Vatican for the Easter mass. We decided to “play follow the leader”. Followed them board the train and also followed them alight at S. Pietro.

We did not know which way to walk when we got there. We decided to keep up our pace and ensure that the group of brothers do not get out of our sight. And true as it can be,

Easter Mass

Easter Mass at the Vatican has always been on our agenda whenever we travel within the European countries. Easter masses are celebrated on Sunday morning and attended by masses of pilgrims, visitors and residents.

I do not enjoy being around huge crowds. However, this mass is so special that it turns annoyance to peace.

This is in fact my second time attending Easter Mass at the Vatican. Yet, we are again caught in the crowd hoping to catch a better glimpse of the altar. I know this is an odd thing that they have enlarged screens on each side broadcasting all that is happening at the altar. Like many faithful, everyone prefers catching sight of the Pope with our own eyes.