When in Rome...

Only recently have I been drawn to Europe.  This trip brings me to Rome and Spoleto for a little tourism and mostly yoga.  I've read several historical fiction books about Cleopatra and the dramas that unfolded between the Roman empire and the rest of Western Civilization.  Only now does the information and scope begin to settle in.  It there was ever an Atlantis or Lemuria I would imagine it all to be sort of Rome like.  Such grander and attention to detail while at the same time, totally barbaric.  This city certainly inspires love, art and passion.  The people are great.  Friendly, charming and charismatic.  Such a nice shift from our conservative american ways.  I love this city!!