Traveling for Christmas - Christmas Day

Merry Christmas from Rome

As we followed the streets back home we came upon a ruins.  It was fascinating to see the "very old" just resting there amidst the "new."  As we walked to the end of the ruins heading to leave we saw a very huge, very black cat.  Following it we came across a cat sanctuary.  It was such a funny thing to see a home for cats among the ruins.  After petting a few silky, fat cats we were ready for home. 

With chocolate on our minds we found the cutest Italian restaurant with an "authentic" feel.  We ate our dessert while writing in our journals. 

As we wrote the Italian mama and owner walked the stairs setting tables and serving her guests.  I felt like I was in her home enjoying her family. It was a treat on the little corner of Rome.