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October 26th 2017
Published: February 16th 2019
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With both of our birthdays in the same week in October we decided to take a few days away from Tsamaya and do a little in country traveling. We have been very happy with the people and facilities at the marina in Gaeta, the ability to walk around the town which is only steps away, but the extra bonus of this location is the ease of getting to the train station in Formia so you can be connected... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Numerous Fountains Were Lit Up in Blue to Show ImportanceNumerous Fountains Were Lit Up in Blue to Show Importance
Numerous Fountains Were Lit Up in Blue to Show Importance
of water & the impact of climate change
Bernini's Fountain of 4 RiversBernini's Fountain of 4 Rivers
Bernini's Fountain of 4 Rivers
represent Ganges, Nile, Danube & the Plate Rivers
The Fontana del Moro (fountain of the Moor)The Fontana del Moro (fountain of the Moor)
The Fontana del Moro (fountain of the Moor)
is also located at Piazza Navona
Gelato Being Made All With Fresh Fruit - Wonderful!Gelato Being Made All With Fresh Fruit - Wonderful!
Gelato Being Made All With Fresh Fruit - Wonderful!
Street Artists Abound in RomeStreet Artists Abound in Rome
Street Artists Abound in Rome
A Wonderful Middle Eastern Birthday LunchA Wonderful Middle Eastern Birthday Lunch
A Wonderful Middle Eastern Birthday Lunch
Yes, This is Actually a Road That Is Still Being UsedYes, This is Actually a Road That Is Still Being Used
Yes, This is Actually a Road That Is Still Being Used
how about this for a parking spot!
The Spanish Steps Built in 1720's -A Popular Gathering PlaceThe Spanish Steps Built in 1720's -A Popular Gathering Place
The Spanish Steps Built in 1720's -A Popular Gathering Place
called this because of Spanish Embassy located here
The "Sinking Boat" Fountain (1627-29) at Base of Spanish StepsThe "Sinking Boat" Fountain (1627-29) at Base of Spanish Steps
The "Sinking Boat" Fountain (1627-29) at Base of Spanish Steps
by Pietro and Gian Lorenzo Bernini
The 1762 Baroque Trevi Fountain is 86' Tall The 1762 Baroque Trevi Fountain is 86' Tall
The 1762 Baroque Trevi Fountain is 86' Tall
Bernini sketched it but Salvi completed it
The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria MaggioreThe Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
one of 4 major basilica, first to honor the Virgin Mary
Interior of one of Rome's Oldest Churches (432 AD)Interior of one of Rome's Oldest Churches (432 AD)
Interior of one of Rome's Oldest Churches (432 AD)
the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
Details in the Dome of the Papal BasilicaDetails in the Dome of the Papal Basilica
Details in the Dome of the Papal Basilica
of Santa Maria Maggiore
Details of Two of the Ceilings In the Papal BasilicaDetails of Two of the Ceilings In the Papal Basilica
Details of Two of the Ceilings In the Papal Basilica
both aisles lined with magnificent columns
Taking a Tour Upstairs We Got to ViewTaking a Tour Upstairs We Got to View
Taking a Tour Upstairs We Got to View
up close some of the magnificent mosaics
The Tour Allowed Us to View Some of the VestmentsThe Tour Allowed Us to View Some of the Vestments
The Tour Allowed Us to View Some of the Vestments
used in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
Rome Still Maintains Much of Its WallsRome Still Maintains Much of Its Walls
Rome Still Maintains Much of Its Walls
some now used as apartments, others divide traffic
We Used Public Transportation to Get to Our Air BnBWe Used Public Transportation to Get to Our Air BnB
We Used Public Transportation to Get to Our Air BnB
sometimes quite crowded but worked well for us
The Borghese Gallery Housed in the Borghese VillaThe Borghese Gallery Housed in the Borghese Villa
The Borghese Gallery Housed in the Borghese Villa
beautiful on the inside and out
The Borghese Gallery Surrounded by Its GardensThe Borghese Gallery Surrounded by Its Gardens
The Borghese Gallery Surrounded by Its Gardens
providing a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors
The Borghese Gardens Are Open for All to EnjoyThe Borghese Gardens Are Open for All to Enjoy
The Borghese Gardens Are Open for All to Enjoy



22nd February 2019
The Mathematically Perfect Dome of the Pantheon

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The Pantheon
Quite incredible. We keep putting off Rome as we are keen to explore more remote locales before we visit the tourist horde others...but wow...the Pantheon from your pics is quite incredible.
22nd February 2019
The Mathematically Perfect Dome of the Pantheon

s v Tsamaya
Bob & Janice Waller

Pantheon
Dave - we hate crowds too but being there in October and getting their early in the day it wasn't too bad - sometimes we just realize to see some of the highlights you have to bite the bullet and deal with the crowds - definitely worth going!

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