er amore and per Rome! You have to love this city of historical monuments, ruins and great dining. From the pizza and pasta to the fresh seafood and gelati, you cannot lose. Your appetite for all things delectable will be addressed. The Romans are in touch with their history, their surroundings and great pride is expressed by its people and is visible in many ways.

There is an art in mixing the old with the new, and Rome, Italy does it well!

In the winter months, the tourists are out in mass, as the weather is lovely and the natives, very warm. You can pick and choose any street to find beauty-whether it is in the people, their attire, or the architecture.

We have found that quilted coats, lots of color and fun and festive boots account for both the tourist and native attire. Not much fur, but much fun with the approach of keeping the little bit of chill that Rome sometimes offers. Along with the history, check out the 'Centurion dudes', the guys and the gals of Rome...