In Rome I lived in a Large Villa on Appia Antiqua. Then, after that in an apartment in the Parioli district.

I was taken to school every weekday on the back of a motorcycle driven by the footman. I learned some Italian and much about the Olympics, which were held in Rome when I was there in 1960.

My nanny was Catholic and got an appointment to visit Pope Pius XII. She took me along. I saw him, and was blessed by him along with all the others in the room.

The Vatican was most impressive. The huge spirally pillars inside the Cathedral made a lasting impression. I want to go back to Rome and see them again.

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