Category: Rome
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Via Francigena Draws To An End
Day 21 Reg and I are feeling like old trail horses heading back to the barn. Just two more days of walking and we will be in Rome, a bittersweet destination. The Via Francigena has been much more challenging than we expected and most days the mileage exceeded our predictions. Nearly perfect weather, comfortable accommodations,…
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Who Holds The Key To This Roman Mystery?
I couldn't help but wonder about the significance of these locks found on a lamppost. Posted with Blogsy
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Splashes of Color
Living where we do (in the Sierra at an elevation of 3200') gardening is often a fight against nature. Deer, squirrels, rabbits and lately raccoons, have all helped themselves to various plants, shrubs and most recently, chunks of our lawn. Because it's rare for our flowers…
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So Many Restaurants; Only One Week!
It's surprising, with so many tourists in central Rome, that the competition for diners is so fierce. Nearly all eating establishments have a host or hostess stationed out front beside an oversized menu, greeting all who stroll by. Enticing hungry travelers is as much a game as it is a business. Fresh mushrooms…
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Keeping Life in Perspective
Standing among the massive ancient art and ruins we've seen in Rome is incredibly humbling. The sheer size and craftsmanship are hard to imagine. It makes us wonder, what will we leave for future generations? Posted with Blogsy
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Gelato Fit For The Pope
We stumbled upon this historic landmark while searching for the Trevi Fountain. Several guide books reported that Pope John Paul II enjoyed this particular gelato, so we decided to give this heavenly treat a try. Be sure to ask for cream on top! Posted with Blogsy
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