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Blog: Rockin' Rome
Date: July 10th 2008

We explored many side streets to smell some of the fine Italian cuisine! We took our first open-top bus to see Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, The Spanish Steps and the Colloseum. We ate lots of pasta, pizza and icy gelatos. ... read more







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