The Meier's German Adventure

We decided to get to Rome on our own and forego the overpriced bus service that the ship offered. We walked about 5 minutes to catch the next train into Rome. From Termini station in Rome, we then made our way to the metro, caught that and got off at our destination stop - the Vatican. It was raining today - our first rain all week. When we walked into the square we noticed a rather large crowd was gathered. We looked up to the right and under the Pope's window, a huge red tapestry was hanging down. We got so excited! The Pope was going to address the square! At about 2 minutes before noon, the rain stopped and the sun even peeked out. At noon, the window opened and out came the Pope! If we would have timed this to see him, it wouldn't have worked - but by chance we were there!!!!