Mom and Dad in Rome

My parents arrived last Wednesday and are demonstrating extraordinary stamina. Just hours after landing, Mom was sampling water from a public drinking fountain. These fountains resemble fire hydrants and are rather dirty-looking, but the water is clean and the Romans love it. Dad remained wary, cautioning Mom "not to drink too much." Glad to report that Mom is still alive. They've seen the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Sistine Chapel and many churches, listening very patiently to our long commentaries. On Saturday we visited Orvieto, a walled hill-town an hour north of Rome. (Ask them about the eventful train ride there.) Dad especially likes the Italian soups.