A quick dispatch from Rome (and the realms of gold).
Much have I traveled in the realms of gold
And many goodly states and kingdoms
seen
Round many western islands have I been
So you owe me 123,000 frequent flyer
miles.
J. Keats
Rome
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My trip East to SAVE BYSTANDER (and also drink some really astounding wine) (and also...)
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