This was an amazing vacation. I feel privileged to have been able to spend time with Mariola, Tom, Kate, Sarah and Sammi. Tom was a most excellent tour guide who was patient in guiding us, thoughtful in balancing those things he thought were important for us to see with things we were interested in doing. And wonderfully thorough in the depth and breath of knowledge about the city and its history. For all these, he has my thanks and appreciation.
Spending time with Mariola and the girls was awesome. Talking with them and working to see Rome through their eyes helped me see things I would never have seen on my own. Laughing and playing with them while taking in this eternal city was an experience I will always remember.
Mariola, I love your dry, cutting wit. It's just my style and always brought a smile to my face.
Kate, thanks for playing along with me and filling the city with an amazing though imagined feast. It was most delicious.
Sarah, thanks for smiling even though you really wanted to be quiet and introspective. Consider doing it more often ;-)
Sammi, thanks for sharing stories about your life, your love of dogs and for always being a spot of sunshine on this vacation.
Thank you and good night.
