Tag: Rome
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So, You Want to Ride the Train in Italy!?
What is the best way to get around Italy? For us, it seemed that the train would be best for day trips from Rome and Verona and for intercity travel. This notion is foreign to many in the United States, where train options are few and far between in most of the country. How about…
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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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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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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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