Close to Pope Francis on the Wednesday before Easter 2024
Even though he's in poor health the energy was electric and like being at a rock concert! The weekly (on Wednesdays) free Papal audience (must request tickets in advance from Vatican website) is kind of like a pep rally where they announce all the groups there from around the world before the Pope comes out.
Many people bring flags from their country and hold them up in pride. People were cheering, singing, rejoicing, and absorbing the communal atmosphere and spectacle of it all.
People were of course very quiet and respectful when the Pope spoke (in a seemingly frail voice), but overall it was an impressive high energy event! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQUVHwq0YGg
A bison in Yellowstone National Park decided to mess with the tourists a little by walking very slow in front of traffic.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5IUuWnufT4
Nothing is quite like a visit to the famous travertine terraces of Pamukkale in Turkey.
It's just one of the many amazing places we'll visit on this June's 10-Day Discover Turkey Tour. Come along with us! https://activeworldjourneys.com/.../discover-turkey-10.../
Pamukkale has the meaning "cotton castle" and is one of the most remarkable natural sites in the world with its cotton white plateaus, pale blue waters topping off the shallow pools and gently cascading down the drape-like stalagmites onto the lower levels for over 300 feet.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmnhaY1pmbY
In July 2017 I took a group of pilgrims walking on the legendary Camino de Santiago, from Sarria to Santiago de Compestela in Spain.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfR4svLOReg
With Catholic Travel Centre group as the boat captain turned the engine off for peace, reflection and serenity on the Sea of Galilee
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38FHdm_7q5Q