The beginning !

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We really enjoyed our last couple days in Europe by spending it in Roma. Walking most of the entire city, we viewed the Spanish Steps, Vatican, Trevi fountain, Trastevere, the Jewish Ghetto, along with many neighborhoods. We walked 22,000 steps on Saturday and another 18,500 on Sunday..maybe why Europeans seem to be thinner! We attended two masses, one at the Pantheon on Saturday night , and one at St Peters Basilica on Sunday. Sadly, If you want to enjoy an almost empty church, go during mass! Listening to a local jazz flute player on the rooftop bar of our hotel and a night cap at one of Madie‘s favorite places called 8 milliliter was a great end to the trip. Morning came too soon at 6:45 with our driver and headed to the airport. Landing safely back in Minnesota after connecting in Paris for a 3 plus weeks of travel , we were back in the USA and excited to be home. This day, Monday, marks the beginning of our next 35 year journey. The beginning of creating new memories and experiences with the love of my life and wife of 35 years. Thank you for joining us on this journey. A journey filled with love and with family and friends to share it with. We are so lucky to have all of you in our lives and can‘t wait to see you and hear what is going on in your lives. So as they say in Italy.. “Saluti a familiari e amici” -Cheers to family and friends.

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Photos

Castle Saint’ Angelo
There is an underground tunnel from the Vatican, where the Pope and bishops could run for safety when Rome was taken over.

Sculpture everywhere you look
This one across the bridge

Flower stands abound
Italians carrying fresh flowers and fresh bread quite often on their way home from work

Mass at Pantheon
Beautiful acoustics and a talented tenor soloists

A working fountain
At some piazza

Shopping mall - beautiful stain glass
Galleria Alberto Sordi , piazza Colonna
Europe sure loves our American brands and those stores are very busy.

Trevi Fountain
Was under rehab last time we visited. We made a wish xo

Walking in to mass at the main chapel
Saint Peter’s Basicila at the Vatican is some place everyone should see

Nuns and priests you see quite often
For me , it was strange seeing a nuns on their cell phones ... just like everyone else :)

Ruins near Trastevere
See the kitty’s?

Thank you, Dear husband for a wonderful trip
Love you!