So…
The pope has hit Sydney. He is visiting for World Youth Day. 5000 teens from New Zealand will be popping over to visit the Pontiff. 500,000 Catholic Pilgrims are expected to attend the Mass at Randwick Race Course.
And before Sydney can even breathe a sigh of relief and tidy up after the visit, then there will be another blessed visit by another holy person ……. ME !!!!!!
Of course, I will not be expecting the same treatment as the Pope. I am alot more humble.
I will not be driven in the Pope Mobile, the Shuttle Service will do just fine. I intend to just blend in with Sydney residents, using the Bus system and Manly ferry to commute.
I will not expect anyone to kiss my ring, a simple handshake or hug will suffice.
I will not be breaking bread at communion with 500,000 but breaking pieces of chocolate and sharing them with gal pal Bettina and her kids.
It is rumoured the Pope will be making an apology to those who were sexually abused by priests.
Mr Shamrock will probably be doing the same for those young waiters who I will be flirting with.
Admittedly, I am half the Pontiff’s age so will be able to walk around alot easier than his Holiness.
So look out Sydney, here I come.
LMAO
I’m sure you’ll hit the national headlines once you cross the ditch
By: Jayne on July 14, 2008
at 12:29 pm
*waves hands in the air in excitement*
squeeeee!!
* wanders off to clean out her car so WS and her luggage will fit in it*
By: Bettina on July 14, 2008
at 2:31 pm
Jayne ~ rofl, I am a demure widdle wall flower really you know.
Bettina ~ I have one suitcase which will only have minimal clothing for all the shopping !!!!!!!!
By: widdleshamrock on July 14, 2008
at 4:35 pm
Oooh wow – way more exciting than the Pope!!!
By: M&B on July 14, 2008
at 7:23 pm
ooooeeeeee 4 more sleeps, is that all????? When will we Sydney-siders get a chance to draw breath??? Its going to be a heady few days round here
By: Gemisht on July 14, 2008
at 8:25 pm
We have a photo of the Pope on the front page of our local paper today. It’s not a good photo. His eyes and smile don’t seem to match somehow. He looks evil. Made me shiver.
By: river on July 14, 2008
at 9:03 pm
You cracked me up with this post! Thanks for visiting my blog and stopping to comment. I appreciate it. Nice to meet you and I hope to continue seeing you around.
By: teeni on July 15, 2008
at 10:07 am
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