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Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome December 8th 2018

We had a busy day touring. It was 60+ and sunny all day. We started with breakfast again at the hotel. The Coliseum was next with a wait in the lines. We toured the Coliseum viewing some of the historical information first and then we went in to tour the inside. Amazing architecture. We took the train from there to San Giovani. After a lunch of pizza we went through Chapel of San Lorenzo. It is the Church with the holy stairs that are said to be originally from Jerusalem from the hall of Pontius Pilate's palace. The stairs were closed for renovation, but there was a window to view the stairs. Afterwards we went to a cafe' nearby as we needed to have a sweet treat while we used the WiFi to look up the ... read more
Sriracha and the nuns on bus 218
Aquila Nera
Waiting at the San Callisto Catacombs

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome December 5th 2018

We made it to Rome this afternoon. The hotel is very nice! 2 large rooms with king bed, pull ot sleeper and a twin bed. We had a snack of pizza and then did a quick walking tour of Rome. We had a nice dinner and then of course some gelato. ... read more
Pedro and the girls waiting for the train at the airport
Pizza snack in Rome
Up the stairs

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome November 18th 2018

Day 1 (Fri): Babymoon is on! We planned this trip beginning of the year with a stealing deal for flight to Rome! Now in November, guess what, I’m 20 weeks pregnant! After confirming with two doctors that I’d be ok to fly, it was on! I actually feel good after the nasty morning sickness subsided. My bump isn’t so big yet either. The only thing is, though, I had to remember: no caffe, no wine, no prosciutto, no fresh mozzarella, and no tiramisu...sad face. But hey, there are a lot that I can eat like pizza, pasta, and pastries. Flight was not the most comfortable but I was more worried about catching germs, staying hydrated, and circulation. I clorox’ed my seat to death, wore compression socks, and made sure I had the aisle seat so I ... read more
Colosseum
Colosseum and the little one
Colosseum

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome October 30th 2018

On a finalement décidé de passer une nautre journée et demi à Rome avant de repartir. On a acheté nos billets de train en avance. Le train est à 12:34. Notre Airbnb nous laisse quitter à 11:30. On aurait donc le temps de se reprendre pour le château. On saute dans un taxi. Vous vous rappelez quand je vous parlais d’entubage au premier post du voyage? En voici un autre exemple. Je demande au chauffeur combien ça coute avant de partir. Il me dit 20 euros. Je regarde Genevieve. On n’a pas 10 000 options. Le château étant une des principales attractions touristiques de la ville, un autobus s’y rend... à chaque 2 heures... on n’a pas 5 heures pour visiter le château. On embarque dans le taxi. Je vois que le dude n’a pas parti ... read more
La fontaine de Piazza di Espana
Romy tenait à aller jouer dans l’eau...
Les bulles de savon, le highlight du voyage de Romy

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome October 11th 2018

Day 5 - From the monuments of the ancient empire, the Eternal City is an unrivaled open-air museum.The tiny enclave of Vatican City is home to sacred sites and priceless art. It was raining the morning of our tour to Rome. We met up with our tour group at the port of Civitavecchia, and was driven to the Vatican in an hour and a half time. At the Vatican, we admired the Renaissance spendors of St Peter's Basilica. As we walked along the streets we saw the famous Swiss Guards protecting the Vatican. From there we proceeded to see the incredible Colosseum and strolled the remains of the Forum. To top off our tour, we visited the Trevi Fountain, a Baroque landmark.... read more
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Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome October 9th 2018

Rome. Là où toutes les routes mènent. Cette fois-ci, la notre aussi. Notre avion a atterrit sans encombre. On a réussi le vol complet sans se faire éjecter de l’avion. Première victoire. On s’achète une carte SIM. Demi victoire. On a l’internet mais le téléphone (et les textos) ne fonctionnent pas. Misère. 50 euros pour pas de téléphone/pas de textos. Si je recroiser la dame en revenant à l’aeroport, je la bats avec mon soulier. On récupère nos bagages et on se dirige vers notre premier appart. Un peu excentré mais à côté d’un métro. Rick est bien sympathique et l’appart est très bien. Romy va dormir dans un lit normal. Ouf... pas convaincu. En arrivant, on s’est étendu un instant pour se détendre. 3 heures plus tard, force est de constater qu’on ne visitera pas ... read more
Premier souper à Rome
pas propre mais efficace..
Romy qui revient de confesse

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome October 8th 2018

We were up early for a last walk around the city. What a perfect day: nice temperature and too early for the mobs. Left Florence late-morning on the “rapido” to Rome. Arrived and checked into our hotel, Ludovisi Palace near Porta Pinciana (and the Borghese Gardens), dropped off our bags and went to one of our favorite restaurants, Vladimiro, just around the corner. We had a long lunch (finishing around 3:30) and took a restorative walk before resting … from the exhausting effort of moving fork to mouth. Out into the evening world for another relaxing walk and early to bed. A nice day, not filled with activity.... read more
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Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome October 7th 2018

As we are coming to the end of our trip to Italy we wanted to share what we have learned about restaurants, hotels and tours. Our recommendations for Rome: · Colonna Palace Hotel, Piazza Montecitorio, 12, Rome Tel: +39 06.675191. On the Piazza Colonna across from the Parliament building. Convenient and centrally located with clean rooms and good breakfast on their roof. · Bar at the Grand Hotel de La Minerve, 69 Piazza della Minerva - 00186 Roma Tel: 011-39-06-69-52-01 Web: www.grandhoteldelaminerve.com. Fabulous roof bar with views of the city. Overlooking the Pantheon. · Arianna Nastasi, Rome modern and archaeological tours, nastasi.arianna@gmail.com. Arianna is extremely well prepared for an in-depth look at ancient of modern Rom... read more

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome September 21st 2018

Today we got up late, resting from the fun of the Vatican Museum (lots of walking according to Peggy’s Fitbit). But we made it in time to do a Segway Tour with Gabriel. Starting at the Piazza del Popolo we covered a number of the obelisks in Rome, including St Peters, Piazza Navona, Fontana de Pantheon, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and others. It was a fun filled ride through the streets of Rome. Gabriel chatted us up as we went (turned our the other couple that was to go on the tour changed their plans), sharing his personal story of Rome and the back stories of the places we travelled through. A most enjoyable morning and early afternoon. John wants a Segway! For a late lunch we went to Nino’s which is a stones throw from ... read more
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Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome September 20th 2018

This is a special day as we are going behind the scenes at the Vatican Museum and a special visit – one small group – to the Sistine Chapel. But first to get Peggy into good shape! She rested during the morning and John went to San Giovanni in Laterano, the archbasilica for Rome and the home of the Pope, who is the Bishop of Rome. It is absolutely huge (though not as big as St Peter’s by a long shot). It was quite moving as it is a very active church with services going on at two different chapels. There were pope’s shields everywhere and a dedication to John The Baptist with a statue of him under the main altar with the tomb of Clement XII. Constantine built the first church on this spot dedicated ... read more
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