We arrived in Rome on Saturday, a little later than expected. Al Italia was about 1:40 delayed. It was no problem, though. Spent Saturday and Sunday night at a convent (threatened to leave Nicole) in the same room, but it was large, so no trouble. This morning we moved to the hotel with the students. Nic's excited because she has her own room. Kim's not too keen on the idea, although I thought she might like having a private room with me. What is she trying to tell me?

We did a lot of walking. Saw Pope Benedict deliver the Angelus (blessing) from his window to the crowd. What a huge crowd. We were able to attend mass at St. Peter's.

The students arrived today, a little late: exhausted and most without luggage (yeah Air France). Gave them a trip on the subway, basic orientation, etc. Class starts in earnest tomorrow.

God has been good to us. Weather has been great. A little warm, but no rain, and nothing like we hear it is in Muncie.