Tag: Italy
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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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Hundreds Join Our Tour of Rome
It may be fall, but there are still throngs of visitors in Rome, mostly from Europe. They have unplanned group meet ups at sites like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. We love wandering along the meandering, narrow cobblestone streets that present surprises at every turn. This morning…
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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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At Home in Rome
Our apartment (Via del Pellegrino 75) has turned out to be perfect for our first trip to Rome. Like many apartment buildings here, there is graffiti on the outer door (see The Italian Lesson post) but the entry is inviting. We are on the fourth floor (really the fifth floor in…
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Avoid a colossal queue
When visiting the Ancient Center of Rome, buying a Roma Pass (30 Euro) saved us at least an hour in line at the Colosseum. The pass includes admission or discounts at many other museums and attractions in Rome as well as free public transport during a three-day span. This view of the Colosseum is from…
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Perpendicular parking
We do not have a car in Rome and are mostly walking, since our apartment is in a great location. Driving here seems much safer than what we saw in major Chinese cities, but similar to European cities like London and Paris. Many of Rome's streets leave barely enough room for a Smart car negotiating…
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The Italian Lesson
One thing Reg and I have learned, in our somewhat limited international travels, is to always remember to pack our sense of humor. After failed attempts to learn some key Italian phrases, we were pleased to learn that the property manager of our rental apartment in Rome spoke English quite well. After a short tour…
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Will it all fit?
Yes, Sue fit our stuff into two carry-on bags and we made it to Rome today in time for morning coffee near our apartment just a few steps from the Tevere River and easy walking distance to the Vatican, Colosseum and other major sites. Sue stands at the beginning of our apartment's street, Via del…
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