Davin Indah Love story

We decided to rent a car, as the next part of our journey involved exploring cities that were best reached by road. We left Rome around 10:30 a.m. after picking up our car from Avis. The drive to Monte Sant’Angelo took about four hours, and the scenery along the way was absolutely magnificent. We passed snow-capped mountains and stretches of autumn-colored landscapes—it felt as though we were traveling through different seasons in a single day. What we didn’t realize was that Monte Sant’Angelo sits on a hilltop. By the time we arrived around 3 p.m., the weather had turned foggy and the sun was beginning to set. The road leading up was narrow, steep, and winding. At one point, we almost gave up, but there was no place to turn back. So we continued slowly, surrounded by thick fog. We finally found a parking spot at around 3:45 p.m., with sunset expected at 4:30 p.m. I told my husband that we should quickly visit the cave, take a few photos, pray, and leave before dark—it felt too dangero...

It was our last day in Rome, so we decided to make the most of it. In the morning, we visited the Colosseum, which was surprisingly quiet. We were able to take beautiful photos without the usual crowds. After that, we headed to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls—the final Holy Door of our Rome pilgrimage. It was about a 20-minute train ride from the Colosseum. When we arrived, there were only a few visitors, and the basilica felt peaceful and spacious. We attended a weekday Mass there and spent time admiring the portraits of the popes lining the walls, all the way up to the late Pope Francis. We then had a quick lunch at a nearby McDonald’s before continuing our journey. In the afternoon, we visited the Abbey of St. Paul at the Three Fountains (Tre Fontane), the site where St. Paul was believed to have been beheaded. According to tradition, his head struck the ground three times, and three springs miraculously emerged. The church is quite far from the city center, requiring a t...

It was Sunday, and initially we planned to attend Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, hoping it would be less crowded. However, Fr. Aldo informed us that the Pope would be celebrating Mass that day, as it was the Jubilee of Prisoners. With jet lag still lingering, we woke up early and decided to visit the Trevi Fountain before the crowds arrived. We reached Fontana di Trevi around 8 a.m., and thankfully it was still quiet. We were able to take photos peacefully without worrying too much about pickpockets. After that, around 9 a.m., we took a public bus to the Vatican to attend Sunday Mass. We didn’t have high expectations, as we hadn’t registered early. By God’s grace, when we arrived around 9:30 a.m., we were still able to find seats at St. Peter’s Square and follow the Mass via the large screens. Although we couldn’t receive Holy Communion due to the massive crowd and limited number of ministers, we were still deeply grateful to be present for Sunday Mass at St. Peter...