When in Rome...

After missed planes, lost luggage, Mom, Lynn and Alexis walked the streets of Rome and Florence for a week. Boy, there were lots of stairs and roads to investigate. We wore Mom out, but she was a trooper. She was dismayed about all the lobbed off statues. The Sistine Chapel was smaller than we all thought it would be, but amazingly beautiful. Our guide, Grazia, was a godsend in Florence. We learned a lot of Michelangelo history. Did you know he died at 84? That was rare for back then. Also, the aristocratic women of Rome bathed in donkey milk, hence the milk bath was born. The really unfortunate thing, was the graffiti on all those ancient buildings, it was a shame…The popular mode of transportation was the scooter and the smart cars. The traffic was very risky. There is too much to see in such a short amount of time. We are all still trying to get over the jet lag. We were lucky to be able to experience Italy together. Love, Alexis

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What a delightful trip to Italy! The architecture was stunning. The sculpture and fountains were everywhere. The history was overwhelmingly old! (The U.S. civilization so young!)

The countryside was charming with structures similarly built with red tiled roofs. Castles and monasteries viewed from afar on the train ride from Rome to Florence. Our Romano, the waiter at the Regency Hotel, was entertaining and a darling. It all seems like a dream.

Best of all, I enjoyed the camaraderie of Alexis and Lynn

Love,

Mom