We set off from Sorrento on our way to Rome. We had a very special stop over first to a place close to us all- the birth place of our founder Thomas Aquinas. He was actually born in Roccasecca, so we visited there first, seeing his original home and church- what a trek that was! But a very beautiful and worthwhile stop. Then we travelled to the next town of Aquino to see the new and modern church that was built for him and we were blessed to meet the parish priest who gave us a brief run down of the two towns. You see, they both want to take credit for being the town where Thomas Aquinas was from, as Thomas had a house in Aquino as well! The priest gave us a blessing for a continued safe trip and return home. A very special moment. Now we are in Rome, shopped a bit in the late afternoon and are ready for a day at the Colosseum and Ancient Roman sites. By the way, we had a yummy cake go celebrate Isabella's 16th!