The article reflects on a personal memory of the author's grandfather, who recalls staying at the Hotel D'Inghilterra in Rome with his late wife. He presents a pair of faded slippers from their visit, symbolizing their shared experiences. The narrative highlights the grandfather's nostalgia for their idyllic stay, emphasizing the bond formed through travel and shared values. The author praises their grandparents' lives of ambition, love, and cultural exploration while also acknowledging the passage of time and loss.
"Late in the last century we planned a trip to Rome and discovered the D'Inghilterra, which had proximity to one of Rome's most fashionable shopping streets..."
"To say that my grandparents lived a blessed life would be to put it lightly. They were two people well-matched in ambition and values."
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