What We Might be Doing...

They say the surest way to make God laugh is to tell Him your plans. Well, I am hoping that some of our plans might actually pan out. As we leave for the land down under, here is a glimpse ahead as to what we will (read: might) be up to in the days ahead!

Tuesday, July 8:
Flyin' on a jet plane! (...and a happy birthday to Tony!)

Wednesday, July 9:
Still on a jet plane, losing a day (no Tony, this doesn't mean you lose a year, sorry!)



Thursday, July 10:
Arriving at St. Benedict monastery and taking it easy!


Friday, July 11:
Beach Day! Heading to Bondi Beach and the Cronulla area to visit the Royal National Park.





Saturday, July 12:
Taronga Zoo and the Sydney Harbor area






Sunday, July 13:
Sydney Harbor National Park & Darling Harbor area (after Mass, of course!)





Monday, July 14:
Mary Mackillop Place and St. Mary's Cathedral.
Evening adoration in the presence of the relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.




Tuesday, July 15:
Check in with our host families from St. Patrick Parish in Mortlake, NSW.
Opening Day Mass & Festival at the Barangaroo




Wednesday, July 16:
Catechesis & Youth Festival followed by AOD Mass



Thursday, July 17:
Catechesis & Papal arrival at the Barangaroo






Friday, July 18:
Catechesis & Stations of the Cross, followed by Youth Festival concerts. Performances include Hillsong, Darlene Zsesch, Matt Maher and others... I'm hoping "others" includes the Newsboys! They are Australian after all.... :)


Saturday, July 19:
World Youth Day Vigil at Randwick Racecourse



Sunday, July 20:
Mass with Pope Benedict XVI at Randwich Racecourse
Return to St. Benedict Monastery that evening.





Monday, July 21:
Back at St. Benedict Monastery.
Relax around Sydney, possible "Ghost Tour" at the Rocks




Tuesday, July 22:
Relax around Sydney, Andrea & Laura do the Bridge Climb!





Wednesday, July 23:
We're leavin' on a jet plane again...this time heading home.

Like I said, this is only a tentative itinerary - things can, and likely will change once we are there. But, we'll keep you up to date as much as we can! For now, we'll see you on the flip side... literally! ;)