We started the day early at the Trevi Fountain, where the streets were still quiet and Rome felt like ours. In the soft morning light, Ralph proposed.

We had lunch near the Fountain of Neptune and spent the afternoon winding our way toward Saint Peter’s Square. That evening, we joined the crowd and watched white smoke rise from the Vatican. A new pope had been chosen, as if the day wasn’t already unforgettable.

The rest of the trip brought ancient ruins, golden light, and long walks through history. A beautiful chapter in our story.