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From: Dan Burke

Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 11:33 AM

To: Dan Burke

Subject: Jesus H. Christ On A Stick!

Really. Everywhere. And St. Peter, and Mary...

Six days of Rome has been overwhelming. I've seen most

of the greatest hits, but still, there are so many

more things to see. Next time, right...

Tomorrow I leave via a rental car for the hill towns

of Umbria and Tuscany. This is the part I've been

waiting for. Can't wait. Driving along with these

maniacs will be interesting. At least my health is

back up to par. In fact I'm feeling a lot better.

The afternoon rain came down in the heat around three.

I crossed over Piazza National to duck for cover in

the National Museum of Rome. There, I wandered through

the quiet blank halls admiring some of the best Roman

sculptures in the world.

The place was dead, and I lucked out when an English

tour formed in front of me, and snuck us into the

second floor fresco exhibition. That may have been the

highlight for me thus far. There was a garden room

entirely painted with blossoming plants and trees;

flowers and birds adorned the little nuances. Really

breathtaking. And so well preserved. I could almost

smell the citrus.

On the road again in the morning. Off to see mid evil

mountain towns and drink country wine. Yeah, my life

is pretty cool.

Thinking of you all along the way.

Ciao for now,

Danny B.