September 8th we left at 5:15 in the morning on our pilgrimage to Mariazell, only about an hour drive away. It rained. All. Day. We walked 4 km to the site, waited hours until he arrived, and celebrated Mass, in the rain. We only caught glimpses of the "popemobilia" as he drove by. Though we couldn't understand anything all day we could see and hear the enthusiasm of the Austrian people around us to have the Holy Father in their country. Children chanted his name, "Beeeenedicto!" We know that he was visiting to celebrate the 850th anniversary of the shrine and there was a big deal about an old statue, but other than that we're not really sure. We heard his address later that day in English but his main theme was to "Find Jesus." It was a really long and tiring day, but one worth remembering. Mariazell was beautiful, I'd like to see it again someday, without the rain.
Anyways, that's about it. The pictures are up so check them out! Salzburg and Munic should be up tomorrow, then we're finally caught up for the time being! In the meantime we're back to the daily grind of classes, homework, and rain. Until next time!
-catherine*
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