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Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome September 6th 2008

Here are a few photos from our afternoon. We walked a bit, stopped a bit, and ate a bit. Hit a few of the tourist hot spots (judging by the crowds!!). Did a little shopping too - the Prada and Gucci shops abound! No purchases as of yet. Some of our stops in the pictures: 1. Piazza del Popolo - the northern gates to the old city, with a huge Egyptian obelisk (these seem to be popular here!) in the center of a large open area, flanked by lion fountains (fontana del leone). This plaza (piazza) is about 1k from our hotel; we walked through the very large Villa Borghese (Rome's answer to Central Park). 2. Piazza del Spagna & the Spanish Steps - The Spanish Embassy is just down the street from this plaza (hence ... read more
Cyd on the Spanish Steps
Cyd & the Spanish Steps
Trevi Fountain #1

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome September 6th 2008

We arrived aboutan hour ago at the hotel. The airport is about 40K south of Rome, so had a train trip, then taxi from main station to hotel. Flights were great - pretty easy actually, compared to other European trips I have had. Cyd did well. She enjoyed the visit to the Air Canada lounge and the cookies! It is hot!! Probably about 33C. Cyd said she is happy she brought a lot of dresses. Have to watch the hemline when we visit the Vatican! Did a little unpacking, then decided against a nap, but instead to go sightseeing (which I think means shopping in teenage language...) to burn any last bit of eergy we have, then hopefully have a full night sleep tonight. Anyway, just wanted to post this so you have something to read ... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Edmonton September 4th 2008

We leave tomorrow, and as you can see, packing is almost complete! Picked up our respective pile of Euros (Cyd's is larger!) from the bank last night (lucky they had some on hand!) and we take off tomorrow. We are both excited, to say the least. The long flight will give us a chance to brush up on our Fodor's guide to Italy, and our pocket Italian phrase book - Ciao bella! (I am a little worried I may hear 'bella' to often, from the stories we hear about the Italian men!!). Anyway - ciao for now! ... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Edmonton September 1st 2008

Cyd and I will try to keep you updated on our travels, and put some pictures up for you to see our highlights. I have also set up an email notification, so you will receive an email with an automatic link to our travel blog. Hope you enjoy it! Love J!... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Edmonton September 1st 2008

Labour Day Monday and we have been reading our travel guides and websites. Cyd is working on her wardrobe and packing strategies. Jeff is trying to tie up things for work. Have ot make a few reservations for museums, etc, in Rome and Milan.... read more




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