Sounds like that will make for some great stories to share with your family in the future. I love that. I can't wait to learn so many things!

Graffeo wrote:Speaking of the Swiss Guards here is a link to a very interesting article on the history of the Swiss Guards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Guard

In the past they did guard the House of Savoy and other royal courts. Today I think they guard only the Vatican.

Thank you very much!

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