I'M HOME !!

I am home--safe and sound. I truly have had the trip of a lifetime.

I really enjoyed the days in Rome; it was great fun having Luciano as a private driver and tour guide. He knew how to avoid all of the lines and where the best local restaurants were located. I ate delicious Italian food--no one in the restaurant (customers included) spoke English!

I must tell you about one of my all-time favorite activities of my life. I had a private tour of the Vatican with the man who was the curator of the Sistine Chapel for the past ten years. His knowledge, enthusiasm and respect for the Vatican were so clearly evident. I learned so many things; his enthusiasm was contagious. I shall never forget that afternoon.

I haven't had a chance to download Rome photos; I will as soon as I can.

I will see you IN THE MORNING!!! Let the stories begin:)