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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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Sure-Footed Canyon Plunge Thrills Teens
Thinking back over the years, we should have paid more attention to our first “travel light” experience. It was the spring of 2006, and Andrew was graduating from high school that June. Brad and Chris were two years behind him, entrenched in life with their friends and various activities. Time was running out for family…
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