Anglo-Catholic

Hannah couldn't join our trip to New York as she had things to do in Washington DC.  Specifically, the Pope had come to see her, and as he'd traveled all the way from Rome (with an annoying layover in Cuba) she thought it would be rude not to be in town.  The private audience was held at the White House - just her, the Pope, the President, and 15,000 others.  It was all arranged through Chevron because, although Pope Francis has come out very strongly against fossil fuels, no one gets to tell the US government which companies can or cannot exert undue influence over it.

She had a good time with el Papa despite having to get up at 5am and stand around for three-plus hours.  There was much flag-waving and national anthem singing, a few speeches, and free water and granola bars.  The fact that we're Anglicans and, you know, don't actually believe in the Pope didn't seem to faze her.  Anyway, she got the full blessing, which I think means we can skip church for the next year with no repercussions.

Just a normal 6am in central DC.

All these people came to see my little Hannah?

Um...I think you're missing the Welsh flag up there somewhere.

"Excuse me!  Coming through!  Here to see the Pope!"

"...and Hannah Davies."

The state flags were marched in, following the order in which they joined the Union.  So well done Delaware!  Hard luck Hawaii.

At the White House someone is always watching you.  Usually with a sniper rifle.

There he is!  Look closely.

Who are those blokes with Hannah Davies?

I don't like to boast, but this is back when I had my audience with John Paul II at The Vatican.