Hey :) I'm glad you had a great time. I've always wanted to go to Rome, but still haven't. Closest thing I've done is take virtual tours in Assassin's Creed 2... 
Explore, wander and get a little lost (and then find my way) is exactly what I want to do when I visit a new city, and I imagine that's what I'd do when I get to Rome one day. I don't want to be with the tourist crowds. 
And speaking of loyal readers, I haven't been around lately, but I'm back. I had lots of stuff going on, should tell you over tea sometime. Don't think I stopped liking your blog or anything.