I breathed in deeply, trying desperatly to savour every smell. My eyes wandered over the vast ceiling like a bird, never at rest, taking everything in, adsorbing the intricate details. I recalled the scene from Good Will Hunting where the professor tells Will he's just a boy because he's never starred in wonder at the roof of the Cistine Chapel. Well, professor, you couldn't say that to me anymore! Rome. I'd been there before but this trip was different. It was a suprise for a start! An anniversary gift from my beloved girl that I'd reciprocated (unfortunately) with a bunch of flowers. In my defence they were roses! I was presented with a guidebook and asked 'what do you want to do next weekend?' Next weekend arrived & we landed at Ciampino, making our way to
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