Welcome toThe Rome Connection - the next best thing to being there - Faces of Rome A tribute to the beauty and mystique of the world's most captivating city, Rome, Italy! Some of Rome's faces are dark and mysterious, ancient, calling the past from it's slumber of nearly 3000 years. And some are merry and whimsical, giving telltale clues to Rome's glorious present day splendor and timeless wonder. Motionless, speechless, though these faces may be, they are indeed still and silent only from a distance, their guarded testimonies withheld and preserved from the cynicism and impurity of the world.  But if you should ever come about some very good fortune, finding yourself in amongst these faces of the ancient Caput Mundi, you just may chance to discover something most curious and intriguing, the revelation of which is reserved only for those most earnest of seekers who's quest is born of a good conscience and a pure soul.      Venture forth, good pilgrims.  Seek out and draw near to one of these silent sentinels; these stalwart guardians and keepers of Rome's ancient secrets.  Watch intently and listen with your heart.  The knowledge and learning of a scant twelve thousand seasons awaits to guide the traveller onward.  For those honest souls of unfeigned desire and sincere character, a sign may be given: a light of guidance, a motioning, or perhaps a mere twinkling, a twitch, a furtive sideward glance, a wink.    Clear your thoughts.  Align your intentions.  (Why are you here?)  Now adjust your line of vision so that no shadow or obstruction may obscure your view... or theirs'...   [hush...] ...Was that... the faint echoing of childlike laughter... the verses of an ancient hymn, just faintly audible?  ...Wait...  ...and watch... There!  Did you see?  That movement, that faint gesture!  That stoney, outstretched finger, pointing in a new direction - your new direction!  And the eyes... weren't they looking elsewhere just a moment ago...?  -TRC   The Rome Connection Features: Dani's Cucina First, a photo (or two) of the bella donna herself. Plus, authentic Roman recipes from Daniela's heart, NOT from a cookbook! Photo Submissions Gallery Submit your personal photos of notorious or not-so-notorious people, places and things in Rome. And view the gallery! TRC Photo Album The Rome Connection Photo Album Translate American / Italian Common Italian words, sentences useful phrases and idiomatic expressions aptly translated by Roman-American, Daniela Aldanese.  TRC Direct! Rome Imports Browse and purchase items imported directly and exclusively by The Rome Connection from Rome, Italy and surrounding areas! Currently featured: Lavazza Crema e Gusto caffe' - yes, it's the real thing! No compromise - No comparison! Yes, this is real Lavazza Crema e Gusto Italian Coffee with (of course) the original all Italian language packaging imported directly from Rome, Italy by The Rome Connection!  Books: Rome, Italy The Rome Connection presents a special collection of books about Rome, Italy and un po' delle cose Italiane. Learn Italian Learn Italian quickly and easily - on your computer! Italian Goods & Services The Rome Connection presents this fine assortment of Italian imports, goods and services. Sign TRC Guestbook - - View Guestbook E-mail: The Rome Connection The Rome Connection has a new location.