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Searching for Romeo and Juliet!
We have found discovering the historic center of Verona to be every bit as exciting as Rome…upon our arrival, we located the property management office for our rental and were warmly greeted by Daniella (and her excellent English). After signing some paperwork, she pulled out a map and marked an “x” where the grocery store…
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A Strange, Unwelcome Visitor
Nearly 30,000 missed the triumphant appearance by a mysterious would-be emperor from a land far, far away. It was not known why the strangely dressed, long-winded speaker chose Verona's Arena, built in AD 30 and the third-largest Roman amphitheater. He was last seen fleeing several angry gladiators. Posted with Blogsy
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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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Pompeii’s Story of Life and Tragedy is Revealed
With a menacing Mount Vesuvius looming, a visit to Pompeii brings to life the terrible tragedy of nearly 2,000 years ago. From Rome, it is two train rides and about three hours away, but I would not miss the experience. Take the train from Roma Termini to Naples. You will have several choices…we took the…
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The Highest Point in the World’s Smallest Nation
It is quite a climb at the Vatican to the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica, but the view is worth every step. The lines at St. Peter's can be quite long, but there was a break at lunchtime today. We are off to Verona tomorrow (Tuesday) on the train. Rome was unseasonably warm for our…
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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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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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