They say all roads lead to Rome, and my road just led me there. What a trip! I was in Rome from Dec. 23 to Dec.30, and I saw that city up and down. After 16 months in the cold blandness of Russia, Rome was a feast for all my senses. The food was incredible; the sights were heavenly; the people were friendly; the language was like music. I'll be posting a day-by-day account of my trip, but here are a few pictures to set the stage.