Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!

There's something about that red that has the magical ability to lift a sagging spirit.... Look at 'im! (So happy he forgot to lose the mozzetta.)

Somewhere in the background, the Dancing Bear (who's been missing Rome quite a bit) was probably doing his thing, too...

The Globe's RomeBlog continues apace, with more great stories and shots -- like the one you see here.

(Note: Word's come back that Dancing Bear is not -- repeat, NOT -- in Rome.... Pity.)


PHOTO: David Ryan/Boston Globe

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