Yay! Now I can officially say that I *was* there at WYD 2008. Although I missed catching a glimpse at the Pope, at least I attended one event. 
So, yes, I’m glad that we make it through in one piece. Suffice to say that the crowd was overwhelming. I never thought that the option of answering God’s call was that many!! So many booths of various religious orders were there and it was simply mind blowing. I definitely managed to get some postcards and a couple of keychains too. I wish there was more there but obviously the souvenir shop was not located at this area. I have no idea where the shop is located because I never found out so that’s my bad and my loss. But I think I can get these souvenirs post-WYD though - it’s just too massive to be cleared out right after such a huge event.
Anyway, I’m also glad to say that Arianna did very well in that massive crowd. A lot better than I expected although we had her up way pass her bedtime. Poor thing was a mess by the time we started for home. She was quite an attraction as well, getting poked and prodded by total strangers who obviously mean well. We even had a chance to meet up with the priest to baptised Arianna, Fr. Dom from the Dominican Brothers. He is the Vocations Director. Ok, I think that’s enough talk for now. Enjoy the few pix that I took - I went to WYD 2008!!! *lol*
The main entrance to the expo
Lots & lots & LOTS of people!
Banners everywhere - love the colors!
A live band singing some divine music while people enjoyed they coffee at the vocation.com Coffee House.
An aerial [sort of] view from the 3rd floor. Who would have thought that that were that many options to choose from?!?! Check out the number of booths there! UNBELIEVABLE.
God is calling - can you hear Him?
We didn’t spend a lot of time there which was fine by me since the crowd suddenly became so huge with a rush of pilgrims rushing in as we were leaving. I guess many just wanted to be out of the cold. I can’t imagine what the pilgrims from the Carribbean are going through! SO kesian….
by Kecik’s Cozy Corner » Really very cute!, on July 19 2008 @ 8:54 pm
[...] Anyway, I’ve got some World Youth Day 2008 pix up if you wanna check it out. We went to the Vocation Expo. [...]
by Mama BoK, on July 20 2008 @ 12:13 am
Nice to be able to attend stuff happening around. There isn’t much happening here. Sad.
by Dabido, on July 20 2008 @ 6:34 pm
Just don’t enter any raffle there where you can win the gift of celebacy or the vow of silence.
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by Sweetest Sin, on July 23 2008 @ 4:05 pm
dabs - so bad la u!!
mmb - would have been more exciting if it were to see the pope but beggars cant be choosers.