Comment from JoannaN

Excellent

Thank you for writing the next part. This text has some additional layers in it. The Rome events provide background for Joy's story. The works of art you mention seem symbolic. Everything starts in Rome.

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank Joanne. I'm glad you are still reading my story. I'm enjoying reaching back in my memory to try to recapture some of it.
Beth

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

This trip had to be awe inspiring and I'm sure it was. I was in awe reading about it. LOL I'm sure you enjoyed every minute of the trip. I for one have never had a wondering mind or foot, completely happy to be at home. Well done, Beth. I can enjoy Rome through your eyes. Nancy:)

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank you Nancy. It was an awe inspiring trips. I have to admit I wanted to travel back then. My husband was more the home body, but since he'd been to South Korea and Japan in service and worked in the states I'd never been like Montana, he had the desire to see the world out of his system. My family never went anywhere when I was young.
Beth

Comment from Mario PIERRE

Excellent

Memories, memories...there's nothing like it to make us new and alive again. I remember I reviewed one of your "memoires", and I was very impressed. It's a great idea to leave a testimony of your wonderful life for your kids to cherish.
Keep it up!
Mario

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank yoo Mario, I appreciate you stopping by again to read another of my memories and leave your comments.
Beth

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

Your trip sounds interesting. Poor Joy. Jumps from the frying pan into the skillet. Yes. Angelo is all over the Vatican, I would assume. Wine is like water flowing.
Good one Beth. So you guys picked up a New Orleans friend.

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank you Chuck. Joy made so bad choices. I would never have swapped my life for hers. Our friend we made on the trip remained our freind after it was over. Joy traveled with her again several times. She also visited me here in Chattanooga. Thank you for the many stars.
Beth

reply by Ben Colder on 12-Dec-2022

Amazing how God works.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I was with you on this adventure Beth and you are brave to break out and go travelling. We broaden our horizons when we travel and see how other people live, our experiences are all we have left when we are old and reflect on life, I enjoyed yours here, love Dolly x

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank you Dolly. I really enjoyed the trip. Travel certainlly does broaden our horizons.
Beth

reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank you Dolly. I really enjoyed the trip. Travel certainlly does broaden our horizons.
Beth

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

I think we all have friends whom we have so much in common with while we're young, then go off in completely different directions as adults. Your friend, Joy, had a few rough patches, for sure. There's something to be said for a quiet, uneventful life, isn't there?

I would love to see the Sistine Chapel - what a beautiful sight that must be, and you describe everything you saw so that we can see it too.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story of your trip.

End of second paragraph: We both WERE (instead of where) taking the same correspondence . . .

Busses is spelled BUSES

I believe Sistine Chapel is capitalized (you have small c in chapel), as both words make up the noun

Francis became our companion and CHOSE to be with Joy and I . . . (you have choose)

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank you Pam. It was a faulous trip. I appreciate your comments and I also glad you noticed the errors so I could correct them.
Beth

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

I enjoyed this chapter as it spent its time in Rome, which is one place my wife wants to go. I want to go to Italy to just relax in the country, take walks along cobblestone streets and eat, and eat and eat done more.

Your descriptions of Rome were written in an encompassing, enjoyable manner.

Caio. John

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank you, John. You need to take your wife on that trip. There will be some wonderful places to relax for you as well. The food is outstanding.
Beth

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

We all got off the bus at the Spanish Steps and some of the group climbed to the top and visited the church there.

We all got off the bus again and walked around

Maybe a shift in words so it doesn't appear to be a duplicate.

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What a joy to experience Rome through your eyes and to sense the thrill, awe and joy you felt as well. Thank you for sharing.

Hugs, Carol

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022

Thank you Carol. I enjoying writing about the trip because it I can pull it up in memory and relive it again. I like doing a little time traveling. LOL
Beth

reply by Begin Again on 12-Dec-2022

Wonderful, Beth! Finding enjoyment in our memories is a blessing.